Patriots reportedly signal former Eagles quarterback Ian E book to the observe squad

Patriots

New England provides one other quarterback.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ian Book looks to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Baltimore.
Ian E book has performed for the Saints and Eagles in his NFL profession. AP Photograph/Julio Cortez
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The Patriots have signed quarterback Ian E book to the observe squad, in line with Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald.

New England reportedly labored out E book yesterday, and have now determined so as to add him.

The Patriots signed Matt Corral final month earlier than putting him on the left crew/exempt checklist for an undisclosed cause.

E book’s most up-to-date NFL cease was with the Eagles, who reduce him final month. He was a fourth-round choose in 2021, when he was chosen by New Orleans.

The previous Notre Dame quarterback was picked off twice in his solely begin for the Saints. He didn’t see any motion final yr whereas backing up Jalen Hurts and Gardner Minshew.

New England elevated final yr’s backup, Bailey Zappe, to the 53-man roster for Sunday’s matchup towards the Eagles. The Patriots waived Zappe on cutdown day earlier than signing him to the observe squad.

The Patriots even have Malik Cunningham, who performed quarterback in faculty however largely has been working as a receiver, on the observe squad.