Spillane Picks Off Maye Twice as Patriots Rework Interior Line and Place Iton on IR
Practice evaluations are shaping roles entering the preseason finale against the Giants.
Overview
- Linebacker Robert Spillane intercepted Drake Maye in red-zone 7-on-7 and an end-of-half team period to headline the defense.
- Maye’s unit struggled in situational work under pressure, with Harold Landry registering multiple would-be sacks.
- Rookie Jared Wilson reclaimed the starting left guard spot as Mike Vrabel keeps testing left guard–center combinations with Garrett Bradbury at center.
- EVP Eliot Wolf said DT Isaiah Iton was placed on injured reserve and noted there “might be a role” for safety Kyle Dugger despite scout-team reps.
- Rhamondre Stevenson returned in a red non-contact jersey and cornerback D.J. James practiced and broke up a pass.