FOXBORO — Patriots backup quarterback Bailey Zappe took the majority of reps in an initial passing drill during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday.

Undrafted rookie receiver/quarterback Malik Cunningham also threw during the drill that involved wide receivers and tight ends. Mac Jones did not take a single rep, and instead stood behind the drill with newly re-signed practice-squad quarterback Will Grier. In previous practices, Jones took the first reps during this drill.

Jones was benched for the fourth time this season in last Sunday’s loss to the Giants. Zappe took over and led the Patriots’ only touchdown drive of the game to start the second half, but later threw a critical fourth-quarter interception. He finished 9-of-14 for 54 yards and the pick.

Bill Belichick declined again to announce a starting quarterback during his Wednesday morning press conference. Asked what Zappe must do to earn a start amid Jones’ struggles, Belichick said: “Every player, whatever opportunities they have, need to do the best with them that they can — practice, games, even in meetings and other preparation opportunities. So, that’s what a player can do – be prepared, do the best he can, and that’s what each guy will have an opportunity to do somewhere along the line over the course of a long season.”