The Patriots are bringing back veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, sources told the Herald.

Brissett is signing for one year, $8 million deal that’s worth up to $12 million, NFL Media reported.

The Patriots 2016 third-round pick played under new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt in 2022 with the Browns. Since being traded from the Patriots to the Colts in 2017, he’s also spent time with the Dolphins and Commanders.

The hope is that Brissett will serve as a veteran bridge/backup in New England, per a source. The Patriots hold the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, where they could pick who’s left between USC’s Caleb Williams, UNC’s Drake Maye and LSU’s Jayden Daniels.

Brissett, 31, is 18-30 as a starter over his eight-year career. He played sparingly with the Commanders last season, completing 18-of-23 passes for 224 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions.