Julian Edelman may get his chance, after all.
Patriots third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett sprained his thumb in the second half of Thursday night’s 27-0 beatdown of the Texans, NFL.com reported Friday. The website reported it is not considered a severe sprain, and he could be ready for the Patriots’ Week 4 game against the Bills.
WEEI, however, reported a more dire prognosis for the rookie, terming it a “torn” ligament and saying Brissett “likely” needs surgery.
If Brissett and Jimmy Garoppolo —Â who started the Patriots’ first two games before injuring his shoulder in the Week 2 win over the Dolphins —Â are both unavailable, the Patriots would have to sign a free agent such as journeyman T.J. Yates, who had a workout with the team earlier this week.
In the most outrageous scenario, they could turn to Edelman, the team’s No. 1 wide receiver who was officially listed as the backup quarterback on Thursday night.
Brissett, a rookie out of NC State, completed 11 of 19 passes for 103 yards against Houston and also scored on a 27-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
Tom Brady returns from his four-game Deflategate suspension Week 5 against the Browns.