Brian Hoyer Bio
Brian Hoyer is a former NFL quarterback who played 15 seasons from 2009 through 2023. Born October 13, 1985, in Lakewood, Ohio, he attended Michigan State University and entered the NFL in 2009 as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots. Hoyer later played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders. His final documented NFL affiliation was with the Raiders, who released him on March 8, 2024; he is not listed on the New England Patriots’ 2026 roster.
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 216 pounds by the NFL, Hoyer was primarily a veteran reserve quarterback who also received starting opportunities during his career. His most prominent starting stretch came with Cleveland in 2014, when he helped the Browns produce a markedly improved season and became a central figure in the team’s offense. Hoyer also won two Super Bowl rings as a Patriots reserve, earning championships with New England in the 2018 and 2020 seasons. His career was defined by preparation, familiarity with offensive systems and extended service as an experienced backup rather than by a long-term starting role.
- Position
- QB
- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 216 lbs
- College
- Michigan State
- Experience
- 15
- Arm length
- 32
- Hand size
- 9 1/2