Trace McSorley

According to Field Yates and Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the New England Patriots have signed free agent QB Trace McSorley to a one-year deal.

Fantasy Impact

The Patriots were actively looking for a mobile QB, according to Fowler, and McSorley provides that. Over his three NFL seasons, McSorley has only started one game, throwing for 217 yards on 45 attempts in Week 16 of 2022. McSorley will likely be the QB3 on the roster, though the idea that the Patriots actively sought after a mobile QB draws suspicion that they could use him in specific packages on occasion.

Trace McSorley completed 24 of 45 passes for 217 yards with an interception and rushed for 14 yards in Arizona's OT loss on Christmas night.

Fantasy Impact

McSorley almost got the upset win but fell just short of beating Tom Brady. It's unknown whether he'll start again in Week 17, but despite a favorable matchup against the Falcons, he's not a trustworthy fantasy option outside of deep two QB leagues.

With Colt McCoy (concussion) ruled out, Trace McSorley is in line to start against the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

McSorley completed 7 of 15 passes for 95 yards and two interceptions when he took over for McCoy this past week. The Buccaneers defense will be a top defense to stream this week. This also doesn't help DeAndre Hopkins.

Trace McSorley (illness) was added to the injury report after missing practice on Friday. He is officially listed as questionable for Week 12.

Fantasy Impact

Even if McSorley recovers by Sunday, he could be a healthy scratch since Kyler Murray (hamstring) and Colt McCoy (elbow) have been removed from the injury report. If you were stashing McSorley in hopes that he might see the field, you can go ahead and drop him now.

Trace McSorley completed six of ten passes for 59 yards and threw an INT in relief of Colt McCoy on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

McSorley got some work late in the game after the score was out of hand. It's doubtful he'll supplant Colt McCoy in Week 12, even if Kyler Murray is inactive again.