The New England Patriots waived backup quarterback Bailey Zappe and third-stringer Malik Cunningham on Tuesday.
The transactions would leave starting quarterback Mac Jones without a backup for the time being, with no reports of corresponding quarterback moves in New England.
Zappe, 24, made four appearances (including two starts) for the Patriots last season as a rookie after Jones sustained a high ankle sprain. The Patriots won each of his starts against the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns. He completed 70.6% of his passes for 195.3 yards per game with five touchdowns passes and three interceptions in his four appearances.