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New England Patriots links 8/13/24 - Pats face tougher test vs. Eagles

Daily news and links for Tuesday.

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It’s test time for the Patriots defense with the Eagles coming to town
DeMario Douglas lays out to make a catch
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

  • Game Preview: Eagles at Patriots. Patriots will host the Eagles at Gillette Stadium on Thursday, August 15 at 7:00. Complete broadcast information: How to watch/listen.
  • Transactions: Patriots re-sign RB Deshaun Fenwick; Release DE John Morgan.
  • Patriots joint practice with Eagles open to the public on Tuesday, August 13.
  • Paul Perillo’s Day 13 Blogservations: Pats prepared for joint practice with Philly, dressed in helmets and shells, and worked on various situations throughout the morning. “Hopefully we will come out and dominate, work on our fundamentals and techniques and really gel as a team,” defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington said. “We’re looking to just compete as a team and see our guys in matchups against other players. It will be a chance to see who will be able to help us this season.”
  • Mike Dussault reports 2nd-year receiver DeMario Douglas is fully healthy and ready to pick up where he left off after a successful rookie campaign.
  • Evan Lazar highlights the Patriots’ defensive assistant coaches share insight on five sleepers pushing to make the Patriots roster in training camp.
  • Alexandra Francisco reports the Patriots teamed up with Gatorade to donate backpacks to Boys & Girls Club kids at training camp.

LOCAL LINKS

  • Karen Guregian points out the Patriots players and coaches know this joint practice session with the Eagles will be a better measuring stick than their game vs. the Panthers.
  • Christopher Price says this will be test time for the defense with the Eagles coming to town: Philly is loaded with offensive weapons at wide receiver, quarterback, and running back.
  • Taylor Kyles shares his observations from Day 13: Defense dominates in a Red Zone-heavy practice, Drake Maye continues to flash, and young receivers impress.
  • Ben Volin’s Training camp observations: Tight end Hunter Henry, a key piece, is missing from practice. For the offense to have a chance this season, the Pats need to have two healthy TEs, and one of them has to be Henry.
  • Andrew Callahan’s Day 13 observations: Drake Maye and Co. prep for Eagles practice, are they ready?
  • Chris Mason gives us 6 takeaways from Day 13: Not sharp enough, Polk coming on strong, TE depth thin; More.
  • Phil Perry updates his Drake Maye Report: Rookie’s anticipation on display in red zone.
  • Christopher Price updates the Patriots QB watch: DeMario Douglas has shed the red noncontact jersey and is becoming the passers’ best friend.
  • Phil Perry’s Training camp stock watch: Polk climbs ladder for highlight-reel grab.
  • Karen Guregian is still waiting for a star corner to emerge for the Pats.
  • Doug Kyed’s Patriots extra points: Marco Wilson bringing athleticism, confidence to secondary.
  • Mike D’Abate reports the Patriots re-signed undrafted rookie RB Deshaun Fenwick.
  • Phil Perry shares his thoughts on the Pats receiving trade inquires for Matthew Judon, and whether or not they should deal him.
  • Andrew Callahan notes new assistant OLB coach Drew Wilkins predicts Dont’a Hightower will be a head coach in the NFL.
  • Ben Volin suggests drama in Philly, noting Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni may be at odds.

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