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Patriots announce surprise QB roster move before Eagles game

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 9/10/23

The New England Patriots announced a surprising decision at quarterback Saturday. The Patriots announced several roster moves ahead of their Week 1 game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

According to Tom Pelissero with the NFL Network, the Patriots sent cornerback Jack Jones to the injured reserve. They then decided to sign running back Ty Montgomery to the 53-man roster.

From the wire:#Patriots placed CB Jack Jones (hamstring) on injured reserve. He's out at least 4 games. They also signed RB Ty Montgomery to the 53.#Saints placed WR Tre’Quan Smith on IR.#Broncos elevated WRs Phillip Dorsett and Lil’Jordan Humphrey from the practice squad.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 9, 2023

The more interesting news for the Patriots comes at quarterback. Multiple reports surfaced that the Patriots were going to waive recently signed quarterback Matt Corral. Corral missed Friday’s practice for a non-injury-related reason.

According to Pelissero, that isn’t the case. The Patriots added Corral to the reserve/left squad list. The Patriots can keep Corral off of waivers and open up a roster spot until Corral returns.

The #Patriots placed QB Matt Corral on the Reserve/Left Squad list.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 9, 2023

The drama at quarterback continues for the Patriots. They added Corral with the hopes the Carolina Panthers’ 2022 third-round pick would compete for the QB2 position.

It’s unclear as to why Corral missed Friday’s practice. But what is clear is that the Patriots have a lot to figure out at the QB slot.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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