Axel Edward Brian Hoyer is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. Since joining the NFL in 2009 as an undrafted free agent, he has started for eight different teams, the second-most in league history behind only Ryan Fitzpatrick. Hoyer's longest stint has been with the New England Patriots for eight non-consecutive seasons, primarily as a backup, and he was a member of the team that won Super Bowl LIII. His most successful season was with the Houston Texans in 2015 when he helped lead them to a division title.
Hoyer with the Browns in 2014
Hoyer (#7) during his tenure at Michigan State
Hoyer and Tom Brady with the Patriots in 2009
Hoyer with the Patriots in 2009
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston. The Texans compete in the National Football League as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division, and play their home games at NRG Stadium.
NRG Stadium
Houston lines up on offense against the Titans in 2012
All-Pro DE J. J. Watt (2011–2020)
2019 pre-season matchup between the Texans and the Dallas Cowboys