Patriots elevate K Folk, backup QB Hoyer from practice squad

Published September 11, 2021 2:12 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots have elevated kicker Nick Folk and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer to the active roster from the practice squad. Receiver Malcolm Perry was placed on injured reserve. Folk has played 13 NFL seasons with the Cowboys, Jets, Buccaneers and Patriots. He made 26 of 28 field goals and 30 of 33 extra points last season. Hoyer has played 12 seasons with the Cardinals, Texans, Bears, 49ers, Colts and two stints with the Patriots. He appeared in one game last year as a backup for Cam Newton, completing 15 of 24 passes for 130 yards and one interception.

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