The linebacker was traded to the Falcons during a contract dispute with New England.

Rookie Drake Maye is making a push to win the job, but Brissett is still taking all the first-team reps.

If Drake Maye becomes the starting QB, VP of player personnel Eliot Wolf says there’s enough talent around him to allow the No. 3 overall draft pick to grow into the job.

Maye stood out for New England in Thursday’s 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles and could be working his way into being a starter in Week 1.

Maye rushes for a touchdown and plays solid overall, but Philadelphia goes for two points – and gets them – after scoring a TD with 4:23 left.

The Patriots are treating this season simply as a bridge to the next, which tells you that right now team leadership believes they can’t compete.

According to reports, Judon, disgruntled in the final year of his contract, is traded by New England to Atlanta for a 2025 third-round draft pick.

New England’s defensive lineman is on the field as a spectator two weeks after being diagnosed with blood clots.

The New England linebacker might be frustrated by his $6.5 million salary this year, but on Tuesday he shined in a joint practice with the Eagles.

Demario ‘Pop’ Douglas might stand at just 5-8, but is one of many receivers who could step up for the Patriots.