Locked in a two-month contract stalemate with Ryan Fitzpatrick, the New York Jets are investigating other quarterback options, and one of those options is coming to town later Tuesday to meet with the team.

Former Houston Texans starter Brian Hoyer is scheduled to visit One Jets Drive, a league source said Tuesday morning.

This makes the Fitzpatrick drama a bit more interesting.

Hoyer, officially released Monday by the Texans, has always been a name to watch because the Jets made a play for him last offseason. He opted to sign with the Texans (two years, $10.5 million) and the Jets quickly traded for Fitzpatrick.

As soon as Hoyer was released, the Jets pounced. A leverage play against Fitzpatrick? That certainly could be part of the Jets' motivation, but Hoyer's presence in the building shouldn't be underestimated. Six weeks have passed since Robert Griffin III's visit, which was leverage-driven, and now the offseason program is underway. The Jets still want Fitzpatrick, but they'd also like to resolve the matter.

Hoyer was the Texans' opening-day starter, but was the victim of a quick hook. He eventually got back into the lineup and won five of his nine starts. He had 19 touchdown passes and only seven interceptions, but he imploded in the playoffs, a four-interception disaster against the Kansas City Chiefs. He became expendable when the Texans signed Brock Osweiler and re-signed Brandon Weeden.