Patriots defense shows strength in joint practice with Eagles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:27 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles held their second joint practice on August 20 before their upcoming preseason matchup. The Patriots' defense excelled, intercepting a total of seven passes over the two days, including two by cornerback Marcus Jones in Thursday's session. While both teams displayed competitive energy, tempers flared slightly without any major fights. Quarterback Tommy DeVito had a mixed performance, starting slowly but ending strong with a successful two-minute drill. The teams are set to face off in a preseason game on Saturday at 7 p.m.
- •Patriots intercepted seven passes, showcasing defensive prowess.
- •Marcus Jones recorded two picks in Thursday's practice.
- •A few scuffles occurred, but no major fights broke out.
- •Tommy DeVito rebounded from a slow start to finish strong.
- •The preseason game between both teams is scheduled for Saturday.
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from second Patriots-Eagles joint practice
"Patriots defense intercepted seven passes during joint practice with the Eagles as roster battles heat up.
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