That "Axel" would be Hoyer, whose legal name is Axel Edward Brian Hoyer. "I do believe that we'll respond the right way," Slater said of potentially playing with a fill-in quarterback.

His real name is Axel. This week, Matthew Slater made headlines when he revealed a little-known fact about Hoyer – his real name is actually Axel. The quarterback was born Axel Edward Brian Hoyer.

That’s the first thing Brian Hoyer (Full name: Axel Brian Hoyer) heard when he got to the podium Wednesday, an unusual circumstance for the veteran backup quarterback at this point in his career ...

Before he was signed to be Colts QB Jacoby Brissett's backup, Brian Hoyer was the starting quarterback in four cities, and the backup in three others.

Many of you know Axel Hoyer from his writing in Spartan Nation Magazine, as well as of course being Brian's father. He is one of the founders of the Spartan Parents group and on Sunday morning ...

He has started for seven different NFL teams. This is his third stint with New England. Brian Hoyer served as Tom Brady's backup from 2009-11. John Tlumacki His real name is Axel.

Brian Hoyer has lost his last 11 games as a starter. Here's how he did in those games.

Matthew Slater backed Brian Hoyer as the Patriots backup following Mac Jones' injury against the Ravens in Week 3.

Jeff and Patti Kinzbach talk with Axel Hoyer who shares his son’s inspirational story as well as tailgating tips and hear the story of the time Jeff and Axel played in a football game with Meat ...

Before he was signed to be Colts QB Jacoby Brissett's backup, Brian Hoyer was the starting quarterback in four cities, and the backup in three others.