Joins QB room in New England
The Patriots selected Zappe in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 137th overall.
Zappe spent four years at Houston Baptist of the FCS before transferring to Western Kentucky for 2021. He put together a historic season for as a senior, as he threw for 5,967 yards and an FBS-record 62 touchdowns, a record that was previously held by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (60). Of course, Zappe did it against Conference USA competition while Burrow did it in the SEC, but the production is convincing nonetheless. Zappe probably lacks the arm strength and athleticism to be a difference-maker under center. However, he has the intelligence and touch to potentially be a steady game manager if he's ever thrust into NFL action. He'll first need to beat out Brian Hoyer and/or Jarrett Stidham to be 2021 first-round pick Mac Jones' backup.
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Jakobi Meyers
WR | NE
Signs second-round tender
Meyers (undisclosed) officially signed his second-round tender from the Patriots on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Jakobi Meyers
WR | NE
No serious injury
Meyers (undisclosed) said Thursday that his minicamp participation has been limited by "pretty much normal bumps and bruises," Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.
James White
RB | NE
Remains limited at minicamp
White (hip) was limited during Wednesday's minicamp practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Hunter Henry
TE | NE
Dealing with undisclosed injury
Henry was limited during Wednesday's minicamp practice due to an undisclosed injury, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Jakobi Meyers
WR | NE
Limited during minicamp
Meyers was limited during Wednesday's minicamp practice due to an undisclosed injury, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
N'Keal Harry
WR | NE
Set to be at minicamp
Harry is slated to attend the Patriots' mandatory minicamp this week, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Mac Jones
QB | NE
Impresses with leadership
As Jones approaches his second NFL season, the quarterback's increased leadership has caught the eye of his teammates, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Dalton Keene
TE | NE
Still limited by knee
Keene was only able to practice in a limited capacity during New England's OTAs last week, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
James White
RB | NE
Limited at OTAs
White (hip) was a limited participant in the Patriots' OTAs, which started Monday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
N'Keal Harry
WR | NE
Absent on Day 1 of OTAs
Harry was absent for Day 1 of New England's OTAs on Monday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.