The New England Patriots won't go into the season without a backup quarterback.
The Patriots, unhappy with what they saw at quarterback in the preseason, released quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham, leaving them without a second quarterback on the active roster behind Mac Jones. They signed Zappe and Cunningham to the practice squad but that still didn't solve the issue.
The Patriots found their backup. They claimed Matt Corral off waivers according to multiple reports. Corral was cut by the Carolina Panthers, who have top overall pick Bryce Young as their new starter this season.