Patriots’ QB signing shows how team fleeced Panthers

The Patriots signed quarterback Matt Corral after the Panthers released him after one season.

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Carolina picked him in the 2022 NFL Draft's third round (94th overall) after surrendering its fourth-round pick (137th overall) and 2023 third (76th overall) to New England.

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Zappe was an unexpected cut on Tuesday before joining New England's practice squad after starting two games last season.

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After playing for FCS Sacramento State, Mapu stood out in training camp.

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With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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Patriots’ QB signing shows how team fleeced Panthers

The Patriots signed quarterback Matt Corral after the Panthers released him after one season.

Carolina picked him in the 2022 NFL Draft's third round (94th overall) after surrendering its fourth-round pick (137th overall) and 2023 third (76th overall) to New England.

Zappe was an unexpected cut on Tuesday before joining New England's practice squad after starting two games last season.

After playing for FCS Sacramento State, Mapu stood out in training camp.

With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

With veterans ahead of him, he may struggle to get on the field in the regular season but has great potential.

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