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After releasing and then re-signing backups and to the practice squad earlier this week, the appeared to have added their new backup behind , claiming former QB off waivers.Corral, 24, was one of the most Ramon Foster Jersey notable victims of the deadline for final roster cuts this week. Just a year and a half ago, Carolina traded up to select the Ole Mi s product in the third round of the 2022 draft. After an uneven preseason behind No. 1 pick and veteran backup , Corral could now open 2023 as Darrius Heyward-Bey Jersey the Patriots' top backup behind Jones. But it appears he will have to earn that spot., Corral and Zappe will compete for the No. 2 job.New England opened the 2023 offseason all but declaring a starting competition between Zappe and Jones, but the latter took the bulk of first-team reps as the summer wore on. Zappe, a 2022 Coty Sensabaugh Jersey fourth-rounder, was then released himself as the Patriots trimmed their 90-man offseason roster, only to return to the scout team a day later.All signs initially pointed to Zappe this year, though he would've needed to be promoted to the active roster to suit up on game day. Corral, Troy Polamalu Jersey meanwhile, will already be on the active roster as a waiver claim, meaning he could open the season as the official No. 2. The latter mi sed his entire rookie season due to foot injury but has returned to full speed this preseason. The Patriots begin their regular season Sept. 10 Jack Ham Jersey against the reigning NFC champion .