Joshua Weru records first NFL sack against Patriots in preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

In the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 22, Joshua Weru achieved his first NFL sack during his second-ever football game. The Eagles utilized various players, with Jake Majors starting at right guard and later moving to center. Carson Steele led the Eagles in receiving with 84 yards and a touchdown, while Will Shipley added 56 rushing yards and another touchdown. The Eagles have been assessing their quarterback situation, particularly the performances of Andy Dalton and Tanner McKee. The game took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- •Joshua Weru records first sack in NFL history
- •Carson Steele leads Eagles with 84 receiving yards
- •Will Shipley contributes 56 rushing yards and touchdown
- •Eagles evaluate quarterback positions ahead of season
- •Game held at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles-Patriots snap counts: Joshua Weru records first NFL sack in second-ever football game of his life
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