Mike Kafka Worked Out For Patriots, According To Report

Mike Kafka Draws Workout From Patriots, According To Report

Looking for a possible third-string quarterback the New England Patriots worked out free agent Mike Kafka on Tuesday, CBS Sports' NFL Insider Jason La Canfora is reporting. On Friday, Kafka was released by the Philadelphia Eagles as a part of the 53-man roster cuts.

Kafka, who lost the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback job to Trent Edwards, is a three-year veteran that was picked in the fourth-round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Last season, the 6'3", 225-pound signal caller played in just four games completing 11-of-16 attempts for 107 yards, no touchdowns and two interceptions.

If the Patriots decided they like Kafka and decided to sign him, he would back up Tom Brady and backup Ryan Mallett. During the 53-man roster cuts, New England cut Brian Hoyer.

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NFL Roster Cuts: Mike Kafka Latest QB To Hit Market

The Philadelphia Eagles have released quarterback Mike Kafka, according to a tweet from CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher. Kafka was involved in a battle for the No. 3 quarterback spot on the roster, but that spot is now likely to go to Trent Edwards.

2012 would be Kafka's third year in the NFL. He was selected by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft, 122nd overall. In the 2011 season he saw action in four games, making only 16 attempts in total. He completed 11 of them for 107 yards with two interceptions and no touchdowns.

Eagles head coach Andy Reid praised Kafka in a statement to the team's official website:

There was great competition at the quarterback position. That’s what football and training camp is all about. In the end, we had to make the difficult decision to let Mike Kafka go. Mike is a class act, a student of the game and a great person and I think he’ll have no problem finding a job in the National Football League very soon.

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