The Patriots have informed QB Cody Kessler that he is being released, a source confirms. Kessler was the No. 3 quarterback behind Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer, and the Patriots are expected to add a third, most likely in the draft later this month. The Patriots generally don't carry four quarterbacks, so this gives Kessler a chance to hook on elsewhere before the draft, and opens the door for the Patriots to bring in a rookie. NFL Network had the initial report.
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| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 420 | 225 |
| Buffalo | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 314 | 259 |
| New York | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | 276 | 359 |
| Miami | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | 306 | 494 |
