After Tom Brady departed the New England Patriots following the 2019 season, Cam Newton became the team's primary starting quarterback for the 2020 season.
Following Tom Brady's historic 20-year tenure with the New England Patriots, which concluded after the 2019 season, the team signed quarterback Cam Newton in July 2020. Newton subsequently took over the starting duties for the 2020 season, leading the team's offense for the majority of the games. While Newton was the primary starter, Brian Hoyer also started one game during that transitional year.
The table below illustrates the New England Patriots' starting quarterbacks from the 2019 season onwards, highlighting the immediate succession following Brady's departure:
New England Patriots Starting Quarterbacks (2019-2022)
| Season | Quarterback(s) | Games Started |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tom Brady | 16 |
| 2020 | Cam Newton | 15 |
| Brian Hoyer | 1 | |
| 2021 | Mac Jones | 17 |
| 2022 | Mac Jones | 14 |
| Bailey Zappe | 2 | |
| Brian Hoyer | 1 |
Cam Newton's arrival marked a significant shift for the Patriots, ushering in a new era after two decades of stability under Brady. After the 2020 season, the Patriots drafted Mac Jones, who then became the primary starting quarterback beginning in 2021.
For further details on the New England Patriots' quarterback history, you can explore the List of New England Patriots starting quarterbacks.
