What is the story about?
TEAM
TALK
- Paul Perillo’s Day 19 Blogservations: Maye, offense pass big test against Eagles. “While the offense started strong and wasn’t quite as sharp to finish, the opposite was true of the defense.” More.
- Evan Lazar’s Trench Report: 15 takeaways from the Pats first joint practice with the Eagles. 1. The Patriots pass protection held its own against a really good Eagles front. /Good read.
- Transcript: Mike Vrabel (plus 12 min. video)
- Press Conferences: A.J. Brown, Milton Williams, Gabe Jacas, Christian Barmore, Kevin Byard III, Mack Hollins.
- Training Camp-Cast: Maye/offense shine, 2-minute defense, Borregales from 50+. (9 min.)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Direct from Patriots-Eagles joint practice. The crew report live. (1 hour)
- Patriots Catch-22: Takeaways from Patriots joint practice with Eagles. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Karen Guregian writes how this one practice spoke volumes. From the quarterback on down, the Patriots look like they have an offense that’s going to take no prisoners when the real bullets start to fly next month.
- Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from an impressive joint practice. A.J. Brown had a day, Andy Borregales highlights 2-minute drill, Defense beat Eagles, Romeo Doubs impersonates Randy Moss; More.
- Alex Barth’s Camp Notebook: Takeaways and standouts with the Eagles in town on Day 19. Patriots dominate situationally, Defense ball hawking, Mixed results up front; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz says A.J. Brown gave the Patriots everything they needed to see yesterday; Plus, added notes/thoughts from this week of practice so far.
- Conor Ryan details how Drake Maye dominated the Eagles defense and 6 other takeaways from joint practice. Woodson leads a strong showing from Patriots secondary; More.
- Matt Vautour has the story of how with all eyes on him, A.J. Brown put on a show against his former team.
- Zack Cox followed star wideout AJ Brown, minute by minute at yesterday’s practice.
- Mark Daniels reports how Mike Vrabel jumped into another fight at training camp.
- Ethan Hurwitz picks out 6 winners (and 3 losers) from Wednesday. Winner: Drake Maye.
- Ethan Hurwitz sees the plan to replace injured OL Ben Brown coming into focus.
- Hector Longo Veteran Byard Challenges Patriots Secondary for Greatness
- Kevin Byard highlights Kevin Byard on how the safety group has the talent to be elite after New England intercepted five passes (three off Jalen Hurts) in practice. Byard has challenged the secondary for greatness.
- Alex Barth relays Kevin Byard who believes the NFL is “in good hands” with next generation of star QBs.
- Alex Barth highlights Mike Vrabel pointing out Andy Borregales’ response after a rough preseason opener.
- Conor Ryan notes rookie Gabe Jacas appreciates the tough love from Mike Vrabel so far in camp. “That style of coaching, you don’t get everywhere else.”
- Alex Barth finds Gabe Jacas says he’s ‘ready to go’ after late start to training camp
NATIONAL NEWS
- Brandon Lee Gowton (BleedingGreenNation) Eagles-Patriots joint training camp practice notes: Day 1. “The Pats looked like the better team in the first of these two practices. They started strong before the Eagles made up some ground … only for New England to pick it back up and finish on top. It wasn’t like the Birds got thoroughly dominated, though.”
- Glen Erby (EaglesWire) 10 takeaways from Eagles’ first joint practice with Patriots. A.J. Brown shined against his former team as the Eagles battled pressure and turnovers.
- Glen Erby (EaglesWire) NFL world reacts to A.J. Brown facing Quinyon Mitchell in 1-on-1 matchups.
- Matt Verderame (SI) A.J. Brown’s play speaks volumes in the most anticipated joint practice of 2026.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Christian Gonzalez won’t take part in joint practice with Eagles.
- Tim McManus (ESPN) Patriots’ Brown professes ‘love’ for Hurts, Eagles after practice.
- Gennaro Filice (NFL.com) NFL Preseason Week 2: 10 things to watch. 9) A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles. /Drama category? “Juicy subplot”? Insert eye-roll emoji here.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) One potential first-time Pro Bowler from each AFC team heading into the 2026 NFL season. Patriots: Milton Williams. /Click for commentary.
- John Breech (CBS Sports) Who will be the NFL’s final undefeated team in 2026? Predicting who will flirt with perfection the longest. Patriots lose in Week 1. “…This game might turn into an even bigger blowout with the Seahawks playing at home.” /Lolz.
- Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Why early extensions for NFL first-round picks are becoming the new normal.
- Conor Orr (SI) Roger Goodell’s comments on an international NFL team may be leverage or strategy. But they’re certainly wrong.
