When Jakobi Meyers entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, Tom Brady was still the New England Patriots’ quarterback. The duo showed some encouraging chemistry during Meyers’ rookie campaign, but Brady’s departure the following offseason put an end to the promising connection.
Meyers began his second season in the system as a depth receiver, but eventually developed into new starting QB Cam Newton’s favorite target as well as the most reliable pass catcher on New England’s roster. However, the Meyers-Newton pairing was also not meant to last.
While Newton was re-signed in 2021, he eventually lost the ensuing quarterback competition to first-round rookie Mac Jones.