[Elvis]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... att-flynn/

Patriots cut Matt Flynn

Posted by Michael David Smith on August 10, 2015, 8:46 AM EDT

And now the Patriots are down to one quarterback on the roster who will be eligible to play in Week One.

In a surprise move this morning, the Patriots informed quarterback Matt Flynn that he is being released, according to ESPN.

That means the only quarterbacks on the roster are Tom Brady, who is suspended for the first four games of the season, and Jimmy Garoppolo. Obviously, the Patriots will have to sign at least one quarterback soon — most likely in time for him to take some snaps in Thursday’s preseason opener.

The departure of Flynn may be related to his hamstring injury, which kept him on the non-football injury list for the start of camp. It’s possible that the Patriots would bring Flynn back when and if he’s healthy enough to play. For now, expect to see a lot of Garoppolo in the preseason.

[Elvis]

Flynn's been hurt so that probably explains it but it might also show some Patriot confidence that Brady will be available week 1...

[Elvis]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... n-lindley/

Report: Patriots will sign Ryan Lindley

Posted by Josh Alper on August 10, 2015, 9:29 AM EDT

When last we saw Ryan Lindley, he was being intercepted twice and sacked four times during the Cardinals’ 27-16 playoff loss to the Panthers.

Our next sighting of him will reportedly involve a Patriots uniform. Field Yates of ESPN.com reports that the Patriots will sign Lindley to join Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo on the team’s depth chart. Matt Flynn opened camp with that job, but reports earlier on Monday had him being dropped from the roster.

Lindley made two regular season starts for the Cardinals last season and saw action in another game. He completed just 48.4 percent of his passes in those appearances before going 16-of-28 in the postseason loss. He also started four games for the Cardinals in 2012.

The Patriots surely hope that Lindley doesn’t make any starts for them this season, but the fact that he made any last year is a reminder that things don’t always play out as planned. If nothing else, the Patriots need someone to take reps in practice and back up Garoppolo early in the regular season if Brady’s suspension remains in place.