The Patriots are signing quarterback Ian Book to their apply squad, in keeping with a supply.
Book labored out with the crew on Wednesday.
The 6-foot, 206-pound QB was chosen by the Saints within the fourth spherical of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He most just lately was with the Eagles.
The Patriots wanted a 3rd quarterback after inserting Matt Corral on the exempt/left squad checklist final week. Mac Jones began Sunday’s sport in opposition to the Eagles with Bailey Zappe serving as his backup. The Patriots even have QB/vast receiver Malik Cunningham on their apply squad.
Zappe was signed off of the apply squad to the 53-man roster on Saturday.
Book began one sport for the Saints as a rookie in 2021. He accomplished 60 % of his passes for 135 yards with two interceptions within the sport whereas speeding thrice for six yards with one landing.
Book was waived by the Saints in August 2022 and claimed by the Eagles. The 25-year-old QB was waived by the Eagles on Aug. 29.
Book was a three-year starter at Notre Dame, the place he accomplished 63.8 % of his passes for 8,948 yards with 72 touchdowns and 20 interceptions. His most efficient 12 months got here in 2019 when he threw for 3,034 yards with 34 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He additionally rushed for 1,806 yards with 17 touchdowns in his faculty profession.
Book ran a 4.65-second 40-yard sprint at his professional day in 2021.
Source: www.bostonherald.com