The New England Patriots have made a move to bolster their quarterback depth for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers. The Patriots have promoted quarterback J’Mar Smith from the practice squad to the active roster, joining Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer in a three-QB rotation.
Smith, who was signed by the Patriots in September, has been on the practice squad since then. He was a standout at Louisiana Tech, where he threw for 8,552 yards and 56 touchdowns in four seasons. He also rushed for 1,744 yards and 20 touchdowns in his college career.
The Patriots have been dealing with a number of injuries at the quarterback position. Cam Newton is out with a mid-foot sprain, and Stidham has been dealing with an undisclosed injury. Hoyer has been starting in Newton’s absence, but the Patriots wanted to add another arm to the mix.
The Patriots are hoping that Smith can provide a spark to the offense. He has the ability to make plays with both his arm and his legs, which could be a valuable asset for the Patriots. Smith has also shown that he can make quick decisions and get rid of the ball quickly, which could help the Patriots offense move the ball down the field.
It remains to be seen how the Patriots will use Smith in their upcoming game against the Chargers. It’s possible that he could be used as a change-of-pace option, or he could even see some meaningful snaps if the Patriots decide to go with a three-QB rotation.
No matter what happens, it’s clear that the Patriots are taking steps to ensure that they have enough depth at the quarterback position. With Smith joining Stidham and Hoyer, the Patriots now have three quarterbacks who can step in and lead the offense if needed.
