Overview
- The Patriots will host two joint practices Wednesday and Thursday and then play a preseason game Saturday at Gillette Stadium.
- A.J. Brown will face his former Eagles teammates in drills that teams and media view as a key test of how he fits as Drake Maye’s primary target.
- Christian Gonzalez has not taken part in recent practice because of an apparent injury and stalled contract talks make his participation this week uncertain.
- New England’s offensive line will be measured against Philadelphia’s top front seven, including Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis, to see if the Patriots can protect the pocket and run the ball.
- Coaches will use the workouts to settle roster questions, with Patriots kicker Andy Borregales under pressure after three missed field goals in the opener and the Eagles’ plan to replace Brown relying on a committee that has produced uneven results.