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Patriots and Vikings Launch Full-Contact Joint Practices With Bradbury Back in Eagan

The joint sessions sharpen New England’s opponent-specific schemes in preparation for Saturday’s preseason game.

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Overview

  • The Patriots are holding two full-contact joint practices in Eagan, Minnesota, on Wednesday and Friday ahead of a Saturday preseason game at U.S. Bank Stadium.
  • Center Garrett Bradbury, cut by the Vikings after they signed Ryan Kelly, signed a two-year, $9.5 million deal with New England and is facing his former teammates for the first time since March.
  • Bradbury stressed that detailed opponent-specific game planning is key to these practices and described them as “a good battle” to install answers to Minnesota’s defensive wrinkles.
  • Stefon Diggs, back from a torn ACL, provides a high-value matchup as he challenges the Vikings’ cornerbacks vying for key roles.
  • Mike Vrabel’s physical, accountability-driven approach has elevated training camp intensity, using joint practices as extended dress rehearsals for Week 1 roster and scheme decisions.