FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have activated QB Jacoby Brissett to the 53-man roster. In addition, the Patriots have released rookie DL Woodrow Hamilton.

Brissett, 23, was placed on injured reserve on Oct. 7, 2016. The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder, played in three games and started two, completing 34-of-55 passes for 400 yards. He also had 16 rushing attempts for 83 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown run. Brissett was drafted by New England in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 91st selection overall out of North Carolina State.