Overview
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team will host the Indianapolis Colts for a single joint practice on Aug. 11 and the Philadelphia Eagles for two practices on Aug. 19 and Aug. 20.
- A.J. Brown passed his physical this week and has already practiced with New England, setting up an emotionally charged matchup when he faces his former Eagles teammates in Foxborough.
- The team’s full preseason slate was also reported this week, with exhibition games against the Colts on Aug. 13, the Eagles on Aug. 22, and a nationally televised game versus the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 27 on Prime Video.
- The Colts practice is expected to showcase top cornerback matchups such as Christian Gonzalez and Sauce Gardner, while the Patriots and Eagles will use the two-day block to simulate game conditions for starters.
- Joint practices have been a regular part of New England’s camp since 2010 and are valued for giving starters live, scripted reps; fan access for the Aug. 19–20 Eagles sessions has not yet been confirmed and details should be announced closer to camp.