The Patriots’ backup quarterback spot is still unclear just two days prior to their season-opening matchup against the Eagles.
Matt Corral is the only other quarterback on the Patriots’ roster outside of starter Mac Jones. But Bailey Zappe still sits on the practice squad following his surprise release from the roster in late August.
The Patriots can call up Zappe from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s game, which would likely make him the top backup on the depth chart. Adding a wrinkle into all of this, Corral was reportedly absent from Friday’s practice after practicing the last two days, possibly signaling that a move could be on the horizon.