Brian Hoyer
The veteran journeyman looked like he was a prime position to win the starting job, but the arrival of Newton could spell disaster for Hoyer. Before Newton, Hoyer looked to be the backup, at worst. With Newton in the mix, Hoyer is in danger of getting cut. That isn’t to say he will get cut. Hoyer still has a chance to win the starting job, and even if he falls to third string (which is probably the most likely outcome), he may still make the roster.
If the Patriots to elect to keep the offense they have in place, Hoyer knows it better than any of the other quarterbacks. Considering how limited the offseason has been during the pandemic, his preexisting knowledge could prove paramount. If the offense changes to fit Newton, Hoyer still has value. Newton’s health is more tenuous than most quarterbacks. If he were to get hurt and Stidham didn’t look ready, then the Patriots might be happy to have a third quarterback like Hoyer.