New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo informed his team that veteran Jacoby Brissett will open the 2024 season as the starting quarterback, while rookie Drake Maye will be his backup, the team announced Thursday.
Mayo’s decision ends a quarterback battle that’s seen many twists and turns. On Monday, the head coach said the first-round rookie passer had outplayed Brissett. However, the day prior, he also said Maye was the second-best quarterback on the roster.