Patriots Shock Fans by Releasing QB Corral After 0-2 Start!

The New England Patriots have released a notable quarterback due to their 0-2 start to the season.

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The quarterback released was previously with the Carolina Panthers and was a 2022 third-round draft pick.

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Corral, the released quarterback, was waived from the exempt/left squad list, as reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.

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With Corral no longer on the roster, the Patriots now have two quarterbacks: Mac Jones and another 2022 draftee named Bailey Zappe.

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The Patriots acquired Corral on August 31, after he was waived by the Panthers last month.

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There was concern about Corral's well-being when he was absent from the Patriots' practice on September 8, just two days before their season opener.

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Corral had been open about his struggles with alcoholism and depression, which added to the concern during his absence.

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Head coach Bill Belichick described Corral's absence as "a personal matter."

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In 2022, Corral missed his entire rookie year due to a Lisfranc injury.

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It's likely that Corral would have had playing time with the Panthers in 2022 if he hadn't been injured, as they used three different starting quarterbacks during the season.

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