Newly acquired New England Patriots quarterback Matt Flynn (10) throws a pass during an NFL football minicamp Tuesday, June 16, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
After previously being reported that free agent quarterback Matt Flynn would work out for the New York Jets on Friday, it appears as though he only took a physical.
The report comes from Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, who said Flynn was brought in to take a physical "to examine ailing hamstring."
The Jets are reportedly in no rush to sign a quarterback as they would like to get rookie Bryce Petty more work. That will be difficult to do with Ryan Fitzpatrick and a veteran such as Flynn on the roster, as well.
Adding a quarterback isn't a necessity as of now, but if Petty continues to struggle throughout the preseason, he won't be a viable backup for Fitzpatrick. Having an experienced veteran will be key in the case that Fitzpatrick gets injured or doesn't have success.
(h/t Manish Mehta)
Receive your weekly recap of all the happenings around the world of sports.