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The New England Patriots secondary will be without one of its best depth players for at least the next four weeks.

Cornerback Jack Jones has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring ailment, per NFL.com. The Patriots had already ruled him out for Sunday's season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium.

Jones injured his hamstring during Wednesday's practice and hasn't practiced since.

The 25-year-old had gun charges against him dropped on Tuesday after agreeing to a deal with prosecutors to serve one year of pre-trial probation and 48 hours of community service. Jones was arrested on June 16 at Boston's Logan International Airport after authorities said they found two guns and ammunition inside his luggage.

The Patriots selected Jones in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of Arizona State. In 13 games last season, he posted two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, 30 tackles and three tackles for loss.

While Jones is a pretty big loss for New England, the team still has Jonathan Jones, rookie Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, Myles Bryant and Shaun Wade available at cornerback. Jalen Mills could also see time at the position, though he has spent training camp and the preseason at safety.

After being selected in the first round of the 2023 draft, Gonzalez will be a player to keep an eye on in the secondary this season

Not long after picking him up on waivers, the New England Patriots have placed quarterback Matt Corral on the left squad list after he has been absent from the past two days of practice, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.

Howe reported that the Patriots are still trying to determine Corral's future with the organization after he left the team without notice. The team had his absence listed as "not injury related" on the injury report for the week.

By placing Corral on the left squad list, the Patriots are able to open up a roster spot without releasing the 24-year-old signal-caller. As a result, he also isn't allowed to sign with any other team until the designation is lifted.

He is allowed to return to the Patriots at any point.

New England claimed Corral off waivers after he was waived by the Carolina Panthers on Aug. 30, a day after making the team's 53-man roster. He participated in a number of practices with the organization but was never declared as Mac Jones' full-time backup.

Instead, the Patriots signed Bailey Zappe to the 53-man roster, solidifying what the depth chart behind Jones will look like going into the season.

Corral was Carolina's third-round pick in 2022 but missed his entire rookie season with a Lisfranc injury suffered during a preseason matchup. He was a star over a four-year career at Ole Miss, throwing for 8,287 yards and 57 touchdowns.

Conor McDermott was sent to injured reserve at the 53-man roster deadline.

The New England Patriots reached an injury settlement with offensive tackle Conor McDermott on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire.

Now a free agent, the 6-foot-8, 305-pound vested veteran will be eligible to return to the field in 2023.

McDermott, 30, had been placed on injured reserve at the league’s 53-man roster deadline in August after being limited to 27 blindside snaps in his lone preseason appearance. He projected into a swing role after agreeing to terms on a contract extension in February.

The final selection in New England’s 2017 draft class, McDermott originally arrived in the sixth round at No. 211 overall. The UCLA product was waived following his rookie training camp and subsequently claimed by the Buffalo Bills. He then circled back to Foxborough off the New York Jets’ practice squad last fall, making six consecutive starts at right tackle amid attrition.

“Thank God we have him,” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said in December. “He’s done a good job. He’s been dependable and tough. He’s been out there, been durable.”

McDermott has appeared in 49 games and started a dozen during his AFC East career, adding a touchdown catch as an eligible tight end.

The Philadelphia Eagles visit Gillette Stadium on Sunday. The Week 1 kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET.