The first two years of Jarrett Stidham’s career with the New England Patriots have been quiet. The former fourth-round draft selection served as Tom Brady’s backup during his 2019 rookie campaign, and continued to play second (and, at times, third) fiddle in 2020 as well.
Heading into a pivotal third season in the system, the 24-year-old appears to be in a difficult situation. Not only did the Patriots re-sign last year’s starting quarterback, Cam Newton, to a one-year contract, they also are projected to add a quarterback early in the draft.
Accordingly, Stidham appears to be in a do-or-die situation.