Brian Hoyer No Longer an Option for the Jets

Free agent quarterback Brian Hoyer was a target of the Jets a year ago. He signed with the Texans, who went on to trade Ryan Fitzpatrick to the Jets. Struggling to agree to a new deal with Fitzpatrick, the Jets again showed interest in Hoyer. The veteran has signed with the Chicago Bears, however.

Brian Hoyer has agreed to terms with the Bears.

— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) April 30, 2016

Mike Maccagnan again affirmed today that the focus of the Jets is on getting Fitzpatrick back. The team has only reportedly made a contract offer to Fitzpatrick. One might guess that the Jets will remain frozen on the veteran quarterback market until Fitzpatrick either re-signs, goes somewhere else, or retires. Todd Bowles said the deadline for a resolution is not until the start of training camp. There still should be veteran options available for a while.

That option will not be Hoyer.