As expected, the Patriots have re-acquired quarterback Brian Hoyer. He's agreed to a three-year deal to again serve as Tom Brady's backup.
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The Green Bay Packers tried to sign Hoyer, who was released by the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, before he agreed to return to New England, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported.
An undrafted free agent signed by the Pats out of Michigan State in 2009, the well-traveled Hoyer, 32, was Brady's backup through 2011 before playing for the Steelers, Cardinals, Steelers, Cardinals, Browns, Texans, Bears and the 49ers.
He was released by San Francisco after the 49ers acquired Jimmy Garoppolo from the Patriots for a second-round draft pick.