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Patriots-Eagles joint practice recap: Defenses fight back on Day 2

The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles held their second and final joint practice on Thursday, which turned out to be another highly competitive day. Here’s what went down on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. Setting Attire: Full pads Duration: ca. 2 hours (10:15 a.m.-12:15 a.m. ET) Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the high 80s In typical fashion, the […]

Patriots quickly turning page after first Eagles joint practice

The New England Patriots ended their first joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles on a high note. Not only did their offense score a field goal during a two-minute segment late in the session, their defense also prevented the opponent from putting any points on the board. But while the players involved can feel good […]

Christian Barmore is not happy to just bring pressure. He wants sacks.

Christian Barmore was one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in the NFL last season, but you wouldn’t know it looking at his sack count. In a combined 21 regular season and playoff games, he had only three quarterback takedowns despite also registering 55 other pressures. Entering into 2026, the goal is therefore clear: […]

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Patriots rookie progressing under Mike Vrabel’s hard coaching

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is not afraid of being hard on rookie Gabe Jacas. In last Thursday’s preseason opener, that led to Vrabel calling out Jacas on the sidelines and challenging the rookie to compete harder on special teams. Jacas recorded a tackle shortly after. “I think that it needs to be […]

Patriots’ Will Campbell reminds Eagles All-Pro tackle of himself

Lane Johnson knows a thing or two about being the fourth overall pick in the draft. He also knows a bit about what it takes to be a top-tier offensive tackle in the NFL. So, when it comes to brain-picking, Will Campbell hardly could have chosen anyone better. The New England Patriots’ second-year tackle and […]

6 performances of note from the first Patriots-Eagles joint practice

Wednesday’s joint session between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles was probably as close to a game atmosphere as you can get in practice. Thousands of spectators were in the stands, and they saw an entertaining two-hour affair — one that featured plenty of positive moments for the Patriots. To recap, please head over […]

What attracted Patriots to free agent signing Greg Van Roten

Coming out of their preseason opener with both of their top interior offensive line backups injured, the New England Patriots opted to proactively address the issue. After signing Darrian Dalcourt and Joseph Michalski two days after their 13-13 tie with the Indianapolis Colts, they also brought in a 12-year veteran earlier this week to further […]

Patriots News: A.J. Brown headlines Pats-Eagles joint practices

Patriots-Eagles joint practices are on the clock. Mike Vrabel speaks at 9:30. Practice starts at 10:15. Media availability, including A.J. Brown, is scheduled for 12:15. Enjoy the links below to review the storylines and things we’ll be watching to get ready for the next two days. I’m guessing the Patriots and Eagles will play it […]

Patriots welcoming increased competition during Eagles joint practices

Competition continues to fuel the New England Patriots heading into 2026. Upcoming joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles in Foxboro on Wednesday and Thursday offer another opportunity for the team to contend against new faces.  Different opponents create different matchups, making those sessions more competitive and productive. “It’s competitiveness. Not going against the same guys […]

Jared Wilson’s collaboration with Doug Marrone already proving valuable

While New England Patriots second-year center Jared Wilson has focused on developing his communication and chemistry with quarterback Drake Maye this offseason, constructive dialogue is also at the root of his learning with offensive line coach Doug Marrone. Before Sunday’s training camp practice, Marrone noted how intentional Wilson has been about communicating with him throughout […]

What waiving Mitch Van Vooren means for the Patriots

As soon as veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten signing with the New England Patriots as a free agent was reported, one logical question was raised: what would the follow-up move be to keep the team under the offseason roster limit? We now know that it was waiving tight end Mitch Van Vooren. Let’s analyze […]

Patriots waive tight end after signing veteran lineman Greg Van Roten

After agreeing to terms with veteran offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, the New England Patriots had a corresponding move to make. The organization officially opened a spot on Tuesday by waiving tight end Mitch Van Vooren. The follow-up transaction keeps the 91-man roster at capacity ahead of joint practices with the Philadelphia Eagles. Van Vooren, […]

Patriots training camp recap: Christian Gonzalez remains out during walkthrough

Ahead of a pair of joint practices, the New England Patriots dialed things down on Tuesday holding a walkthrough practice. Here’s what went down on the fields behind Gillette Stadium. Setting Attire: Jerseys, shorts, sneakers and bucket hats Duration: ca. 80 minutes (10:10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ET) Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the high 70s In typical walkthrough fashion, players […]

Patriots News: Eagles Week, camp takeaways, Year-2 leaps

It’s Eagles Week! Joint practices will be held Wednesday and Thursday ahead of a Saturday night preseason game on August 22nd at 7:00 pm. The only winners I’m concerned about will be the players who finish the week uninjured. My injury anxiety is real, and it’s spectacular. Before the game however we have plenty of […]

All-around improvement has Elijah Ponder positioned for second-year jump

Mike Vrabel’s first ever 53-man roster as head coach of the New England Patriots featured a pair of undrafted rookies. But while Efton Chism had a relatively quiet first year as a reserve wide receiver, Elijah Ponder was much more involved in the operation along the defensive edge and in the kicking game. Sure, a […]

Undrafted rookie Jacob Rizy taking increased Patriots role in stride

When Ben Brown went down in the first quarter of the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts, the New England Patriots were forced to adapt. That meant inserting third-string center Jacob Rizy into the lineup much sooner than initially anticipated. Rizy ended up playing 55 straight snaps to close out the 13-13 game, taking the […]

Fans confident in Will Campbell’s ability to make a Year 2 leap

The Year 2 leap is a common phrase around the NFL. For a New England Patriots team that counted on several rookies to handle starting roles in last year’s run to the Super Bowl, there are a handful of options when it comes to players taking a jump in their second season. Among the top […]

What signing Greg Van Roten means for the Patriots

The New England Patriots are bolstering their offensive line. According to multiple reports, the team of head coach Mike Vrabel will bring veteran free agent Greg Van Roten in to improve the depth up front. The signing comes in response to some injury losses being suffered during the preseason opener versus the Indianapolis Colts last […]