FOXBOROUGH — On the very first competitive drill on Wednesday, every observer at Gillette Stadium’s practice fields immediately turned to one corner of the field, as a ball sailed in that direction. Underneath,

New England Patriots receiver A.J. Brown says he hasn't spoken to Jalen Hurts since his trade but kept things positive at the joint practice.

In many ways, these de facto scrimmages will serve as a solid barometer of where the Patriots are at ahead of the 2026 season. The Eagles are a well-rounded team with an elite def