Patriots and Eagles compete in joint practice, defenses show improvement
PhillyVoice.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:56 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles concluded their second joint practice on August 20 at Gillette Stadium. The session included full pads and featured intense competition, highlighted by defensive performances from the Patriots. Marcus Jones recorded two interceptions, while the Eagles' offense found success with a late touchdown from Jalen Hurts to Hollywood Brown. The Patriots struggled in the red zone, despite initial progress from quarterback Drake Maye. Both teams focused on improving key areas as they prepare for the season ahead.
- •Patriots held their 20th training practice on August 20.
- •Marcus Jones achieved two interceptions during practice.
- •Eagles scored a touchdown in a late-game scenario.
- •Drake Maye's red zone performance was inconsistent.
- •Joint practices featured competitive exchanges between both teams.
- 6:27 PMPhillyVoice.com — Eagles-Patriots 2026 training camp joint practice notes, Day 14: Birds defense finishes strongly - PhillyVoice
- 5:56 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots training camp notebook: Defenses fight back on Day 2 of Eagles joint practices
- 7:05 PMPats Pulpit — Patriots training camp notebook: Drake Maye shreds Eagles defense in first joint practice - Pats Pulpit
"Some detailed notes and analysis from the Eagles second day of joint practices in New England.
"The Patriots held their 19th training practice on Wednesday, August 19.
"The Patriots held their 20th training practice on Thursday, August 20.
Sources
External links- PhillyVoice.comAug 20, 2026, 6:27 PMEagles-Patriots 2026 training camp joint practice notes, Day 14: Birds defense finishes strongly - PhillyVoice
Some detailed notes and analysis from the Eagles second day of joint practices in New England.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:56 PMPatriots training camp notebook: Defenses fight back on Day 2 of Eagles joint practices
The Patriots held their 20th training practice on Thursday, August 20.
- Pats PulpitAug 19, 2026, 7:05 PMPatriots training camp notebook: Drake Maye shreds Eagles defense in first joint practice - Pats Pulpit
The Patriots held their 19th training practice on Wednesday, August 19.
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