The New England Patriots raised eyebrows Wednesday, the final day that teams were allowed to host draft prospects for Top 30 visits, when quarterback Will Levis dropped by, NFL Network reported Thursday.
After all, the Patriots have second-year starter Mac Jones atop the depth chart with Bailey Zappe and newly signed Trace McSorley also in the QB stable.
And despite all the drama between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Jones last season, new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Tuesday that everyone on offense has a “fresh start, a clean slate” heading into the 2023 season.
Further, the Patriots pick 14th in next Thursday’s first round, and Levis is expected to be long gone by then.
Pro Football Talk reported earlier this month that Belichick had been shopping Jones this offseason, with the Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Commanders listed as possible destinations.
Jones, 24, is 16-15 as the starter over two seasons with the Patriots. He has completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 6,798 yards and 36 touchdowns against 24 interceptions.
Levis, 23, completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 5,232 yards with 43 touchdowns and 23 interceptions in two seasons at Kentucky.
–Field Level Media
