The New England Patriots plan to sign Jacoby Brissett, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, in a move that would see the quarterback return to the organization where he started his career in 2016.
The contract is for one year and $8 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Patriots need a starting quarterback and more depth after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Brissett was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft and started two games for New England in his rookie year. He was traded to the Indianapolis Colts the following season.
Brissett backed up Sam Howell with the Washington Commanders last season and appeared in three games, playing extensively in the second half of two of those games. He completed touchdown drives on five of six full possessions and completed 18 of 23 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns.
The team's coaches praised Brissett for coaching Howell in his first year as a starter.
Brissett, 31, was scheduled to start in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, but a hamstring injury forced him to miss the final game of the season.
He primarily served as a backup for five teams through his first eight seasons, including four with the Colts. He has 51 touchdown passes and 23 interceptions in his career.
Brissett has started 48 games, including 11 with the Cleveland Browns in 2022 before Deshaun Watson returns from suspension. Brissett also started 30 games in Indianapolis, including 15 in 2019 after Andrew Luck retired. That season, the Colts went 7-8 under Brissett, throwing 18 touchdown passes and six interceptions.
ESPN's John Keim contributed to this report.
