Patriots defense forces three interceptions during practice as offense struggles

In a closed practice on August 7, 2026, the New England Patriots defense excelled during the two-minute drill, forcing three interceptions from quarterbacks Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito. Maye initially completed three passes but later threw two interceptions, with notable plays from cornerback Marcus Jones and safety Kevin Byard III. The offense, which had success in previous drills, had a challenging day, prompting head coach Mike Vrabel to end practice early. DeVito also struggled, throwing another interception, this time to safety John Saunders Jr. Maye completed six of eight attempts in team drills, with a highlight being a diving catch by wide receiver A.J. Brown. The team plans to practice again on August 8, 2026.

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