The New England Patriots released quarterback Cody Kessler on Wednesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. This leaves just Brian Hoyer and Jarrett Stidham at the position.
He signed with the Patriots at the end of September last season. He was released on October 15, but the organization re-signed him on October 28.
Kessler has had an eventful NFL career. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He had a successful rookie season statistically, appearing in nine games, eight of them starts. He recorded 1,380 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions.
Since being traded by the Browns to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2018 offseason, Kessler has bounced around the league. After being released by the Jaguars last May, he was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. After being diagnosed with a concussion during the preseason, he was waived by the organization on August 30.
New England could find a third quarterback for the roster, or they could just roll with two. Either way, it’s becoming clearer that Hoyer and Stidham are going to be the focal point of the New England passing game moving forward. It should make for in interesting battle come training camp, whenever that may be.
