Brian Hoyer is a former American football quarterback who played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) during his career. He was born on October 13, 1985, in North Olmsted, Ohio, and attended Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, where he played football and basketball.
Hoyer went on to play college football at Michigan State University, where he was the starting quarterback for the Spartans from 2007 to 2008. He finished his college career with 6,159 passing yards, 35 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions.
After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft, Hoyer signed with the New England Patriots as a free agent. He spent three seasons with the Patriots, serving as a backup to Tom Brady and appearing in 13 games. During his time in New England, Hoyer completed 27 of 43 passes for 286 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Hoyer then went on to play for several other NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, and Indianapolis Colts. He started games for each of these teams at various points in his career, but never established himself as a long-term starter.
Despite his lack of consistent starting opportunities, Hoyer was known for his reliability as a backup quarterback. He was often called upon to fill in for injured starters and was praised for his ability to step in and perform well under pressure.
Throughout his career, Hoyer completed 873 of 1,477 passes for 10,404 yards, 52 touchdowns, and 34 interceptions. He also rushed for 529 yards and four touchdowns.
Hoyer announced his retirement from the NFL in April 2022, after 13 seasons in the league. He cited a desire to spend more time with his family and pursue other interests outside of football.
Overall, Brian Hoyer had a successful career as an NFL quarterback, despite never becoming a full-time starter. He was respected by his teammates and coaches for his work ethic, professionalism, and ability to perform well in high-pressure situations.
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