The New England Patriots' quarterback room will look a whole lot different in 2024.
The Patriots are waiving backup QB Nathan Rourke, ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Monday morning. The Patriots claimed Rourke off waivers from the Jacksonville Jaguars in mid-December, but the 25-year-old didn't appear in a game.
Rourke's release leaves four quarterbacks on New England's depth chart: Eight-year veteran Jacoby Brissett, backup Bailey Zappe and rookies Drake Maye and Joe Milton.
While Rourke's exit comes as little surprise, it's another step toward the Patriots overhauling a critical position this offseason.