Former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer shared that his sister-in-law died “suddenly and unexpectedly” and asked for support as his brother, Brett, is now widowed with four young daughters.
“It is with a heavy heart that I write this. On February 13th, my little brother lost his wife Carissa suddenly and unexpectedly,” Hoyer, 40, wrote on his social media Wednesday, including a photo of his brother’s family.
“She leaves behind him and their four little girls, Josie, Lainey, Ellie, and Hattie. In an instant, he became a widowed father to four daughters under 12.
“If you can find it in your heart to help us help him and his girls through this unimaginable season, we would be forever grateful. We can’t take away their pain, but together we can help carry the weight. Your support can help ease their burden during this painful time. Please consider donating or sharing to show you care. Every bit helps.”
Brian and his brother Matthew set up a donation page through GoFundMe, which states, “Carissa Rae Hoyer was suddenly called home to the Lord at the age of 36.”
It did not list a cause of death.
A 15-year NFL vet, Brian last played with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2023.
He had three separate tours with the Patriots and won a Super Bowl in the 2018 season, with New England defeating the Los Angeles Rams, 13-3, on Feb. 3, 2019.
Brian also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts.
The quarterback started for eight different NFL franchises, the second-most in league history.
Brian joined New England’s locally produced broadcast team of former Patriots players — Devin McCourty, Jason McCourty and Scott Zolak — in the 2024 season.