The New England Patriots have reportedly decided to move on from former Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley.
Per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the team released the ex-Big Ten star on Monday after signing with the team back in April following a six-game stint with the Cardinals in 2022.
The #Patriots released QB Trace McSorley, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 28, 2023
Fans reacted to McSorley’s release on social media.
“An unsurprising move for the Patriots,” commented NESN’s Zack Cox. “McSorley hardly saw any game action this preseason and didn’t get many practice reps, either, over the final few weeks of camp.”
An unsurprising move for the Patriots. McSorley hardly saw any game action this preseason and didn’t get many practice reps, either, over the final few weeks of camp. https://t.co/vZKvcEOVvr
— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 28, 2023
“Until next time…” tweeted Alex Barth.
Until next time… pic.twitter.com/Ph7pYQUMru https://t.co/mObKo1GdgB
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) August 28, 2023
“Congratulations to the New England Patriots on becoming my new enemy,” said Roar Lions Roar.
Congratulations to the New England Patriots on becoming my new enemy https://t.co/6pvGLDBpYR
— Roar Lions Roar (@RLRblog) August 28, 2023
“Legend,” replied Hoodie Ramey.
Legend pic.twitter.com/G7kqH4owWp https://t.co/eS3lPzjLor
— RAMEY (@HoodieRamey) August 28, 2023
“Not a surprise,” said Dakota Randall. “Probably a candidate to land back on the practice squad though.”
Not a surprise. Probably a candidate to land back on the practice squad though https://t.co/gwct9Uhwi3
— Dakota Randall (@DakRandall) August 28, 2023
“Damn, who is going to back up starter Bailey Zappe?” a user asked.
damn, who is going to back up starter Bailey Zappe? https://t.co/wNjUP7wDxM
— Tom Ernisse (@DolphinsTalkTom) August 28, 2023
“The Patriots will be McSorley mistaken.”
The Patriots will be McSorley mistaken https://t.co/v5DWRPjPm2
— Zachary Grier (@zgrier24) August 28, 2023
“The GOAT is on the market,” another person announced.
the GOAT is on the market
— Nick Smiley (@savagesmiiley) August 28, 2023
McSorley completed just 1-of-4 passes for four yards in limited action this preseason.