Patriots backup quarterback Matt Corral was absent from the team without notice in preparation for the team’s season-opener against the Eagles on Sept. 10, according to The Athletic. Corral, who was picked up by the team on Aug. 31, was placed on New England’s exempt list on Sept. 9.

“He’s in exempt status, and I don’t have any comment on it,” Belichick said after the Patriots’ Week 1 loss. “That’s a personal matter.”

Reports had surfaced about the Patriots’ plans to release the second-year quarterback, but The Athletic’s report stated that New England was still trying to determine Corral’s future with the team. New England’s current depth at quarterback includes starter Mac Jones and primary backup Bailey Zappe. 

Ultimately, the team decided to waive Corral from the exempt list Monday, per the NFL’s transaction wire. Ian Book was also released from the practice squad after signing with the Patriots last week.

Corral, 23, was a third-round pick of the Carolina Panthers last April. He was released by the team on August 30 after not attempting a pass during his rookie season.

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Corral enjoyed a successful college career at Ole Miss that saw him throw 49 touchdowns against 19…