Bailey Zappe staying put? Projecting Patriots' 2023 practice squad

When the Patriots announced the roster moves that led to the formation of their initial 53-man roster, there were some whoppers included.

No Bailey Zappe or Malik Cunningham meant that Mac Jones was the only quarterback kept on the roster. Bill Belichick opted to hold onto only two running backs and two tight ends.

Thanks in part to injuries, meanwhile, the Patriots kept six receivers and a wildly-high total of eleven offensive linemen.

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It's odd. No question. But the locker room will have a different look by the end of the day on Wednesday. Once younger players get through waivers,…