Report: Marquan McCall fails physical with Patriots
BOSTON -- Marquan McCall's run with the New England Patriots is over after just one day.
The second-year defensive tackle failed his physical with the Patriots, according to Jordan Schultz. According to the report, McCall had a knee issue show up during his physical.
Sources: The #Patriots claimed DT Marquan McCall off waivers on Tuesday, but they have now failed him on his physical due to a knee issue they flagged.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 23, 2023
McCall has not missed any time due to a knee injury, and it came as a surprise.
He now goes back on waivers. pic.twitter.com/o4aJzjFVHp
The Patriots had claimed McCall a day earlier off waivers from Carolina, releasing wide receiver Tre Nixon to clear a spot on the 90-man roster. Listed at 6-foot-3 and 379 pounds, McCall played collegiately at Kentucky before signing with the Panthers as an undrafted free agent last year.