Patriots put QB Jacoby Brissett on IR after thumb surgery

UPDATE: The New England Patriots put QB Jacoby Brissett on Injured Reserve on Friday following surgery on his right thumb.

Brissett will be sidelined at least eight weeks.

Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett was not at practice on Friday, and the Boston Globe is reporting that he was undergoing surgery for a thumb injury he suffered in a Week 3 win over the Texans.

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Brissett played the last two-and-a-half games for New England after Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a shoulder injury in Week 2. He likely finishes the season having completed 34 of 55 passes for 400 yards, while also rushing for 83 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries.

Tom Brady is set to return Sunday against Cleveland after serving his four-game suspension.