The Facts: The Patriots will release veteran quarterback Flynn and sign former Cardinals signal-caller Ryan Lindley, sources told ESPN.

Diehards Line: Flynn, who signed a one-year deal in June to serve as New England's No. 3 quarterback behind Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo, had opened training camp on the active/non-football injury list. A hamstring injury kept him sidelined. The Patriots' decision with Flynn -- who could return when healthy -- might be tied to Thursday's preseason opener against the Packers and the team's need for a third quarterback. According to ESPN Stats & Information, Lindley's 48.4 completion percentage last season ranked dead last among 47 quarterbacks with at least 75 pass attempts. Flynn has had two different stints with the Packers (2008 to 2011, 2013-14) while also spending time with the Seahawks (2012), Raiders (2013) and Bills (2013). He has seven career starts.