New England Patriots backup quarterback Joe Milton III backflipped his way into the hearts of fans with his Week 18 performance, though he may not be in Foxboro much longer. The Patriots have received "multiple trade inquiries" on Milton,

Milton turned heads during the lead-up to the 2024 NFL draft with his incredibly powerful arm. The Patriots selected the former Tennessee signal-caller in the sixth round after drafting Maye with the No. 3 overall pick.

Milton, who saw limited playing time in 2024 behind starter Drake Maye and backup Jacoby Brissett, wants to start anew elsewhere, with a source telling Mass Live the former Tennessee product “would prefer to be on a roster that best gives him a chance to compete for the starting job.”