FOXBORO, Mass. — Mac Jones has participated, in a limited capacity, in both New England Patriots practices this week. But there’s a real change his high ankle sprain will sideline him for another game.
If that happens, fourth-round rookie Bailey Zappe would make the first start of his young NFL career Sunday against the Detroit Lions, having officially moved up to QB2 after Brian Hoyer was placed on injured reserve Thursday.
Who would back up Zappe in that scenario? Say hello to Garrett Gilbert, who’s both a new and a familiar member of New England’s quarterback room.