Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer was released on Friday, with free agency less than a week away.
Hoyer was a mainstay for the New England quarterback room for eight seasons spread out in three different stints. He was able to see the transition of power in the room, as he was there for the Tom Brady, Cam Newton and the Mac Jones eras. He signed with the Raiders in April 2023.
Hoyer’s release will mean that the Raiders will carry a $2.6 million dead cap hit heading into next season.
Raiders released QB Brian Hoyer, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2024
The 39-year-old quarterback will now be looking for another team, as he still could provide a veteran presence in the quarterback room. He doesn’t have a high ceiling in terms of skill anymore, but he can be a stabilizing force for a quarterback-needy team in search of a veteran backup.