The fall for Mac Jones has been steep.
He's gone from the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots to running the scout team offense.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer said Sunday on NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Pregame Live that Jones played the role of Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert on the scout team during practice this week.
How did Jones handle the demotion?
"I heard he was very quiet this week, and to himself a little bit," Breer said. "The role that he played in practice actually during the week wasn't as the backup to Bailey Zappe, it was the scout team quarterback.