Patriots Begin Short Week as Defense Picks Off Maye, Iton Placed on IR
The day highlighted unsettled roles, from the ongoing left‑guard search to Kyle Dugger’s scout‑team assignment.
Overview
- New England held a 90-minute shells-and-shorts practice in Foxboro to open preparations for a short week before the preseason finale against the Giants.
- EVP of player personnel Eliot Wolf said defensive tackle Isaiah Iton was placed on injured reserve.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel said Christian Gonzalez and Kendrick Bourne are not expected to play this week, while Rhamondre Stevenson returned in a red non-contact jersey and D.J. James rejoined drills.
- Rookie Jared Wilson resumed first-team work at left guard with Garrett Bradbury at center, and Vrabel said the interior combination remains under evaluation as Ben Brown moved to the second unit and Cole Strange had two botched snaps.
- Linebacker Robert Spillane intercepted Drake Maye twice, with pressure led by Harold Landry, as situational work in the red area and end-of-half periods again challenged the offense.