The Patriots are reportedly down to just one quarterback on their depth chart.
According to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have waived backup quarterback Bailey Zappe, with Jeff Howe of The Athletic tweeting minutes later that fellow QB/WR Malik Cunningham has also been waived.
With fellow signal-caller Trace McSorley also cut on Monday, Mac Jones stands as the lone quarterback on New England’s 2023 roster. Bill Belichick and his staff will now be on the search for another backup option behind Jones.
“Zappe Fever” considerably cooled off this summer, with the 2022 fourth-round pick going from a mid-season starter last year to a roster-cut casualty after a lackluster showing during training camp and preseason play.