Patriots run full-pad practice, highlight red-zone success and injuries
The New England Patriots held a 120-minute full-pad practice on Aug. 5 in Foxborough, focusing on red-zone scenarios; wide receiver Romeo Doubs stood out and injuries to cornerback Christian Gonzalez and lineman Ben Brown were reported, Pats Pulpit said. The Patriots and Indianapolis Colts completed a two-hour full-pad session at Gillette Stadium, Pats Pulpit reported. Quarterback Drake Maye showed strong play before an interception ended the practice, Pats Pulpit said. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito emerged as the practice standout, Pats Pulpit noted. The Patriots' run defense struggled against Jonathan Taylor, Pats Pulpit reported. In an intra-squad scrimmage, wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught six passes, including two touchdowns, Pats Pulpit said. Backup quarterback Tommy DeVito completed 13 of 16 attempts and threw a 50-yard pass, Pats Pulpit reported.
Earlier walkthrough practice on Aug. 5 highlighted depth-chart updates, Pats Pulpit noted. Backups Terrell Jennings and Efton Chism received notable reps, Pats Pulpit reported. Later that day, the Patriots recorded three interceptions in the final two minutes, Pats Pulpit said. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez excelled against A. J. Brown, Pats Pulpit reported. Sophomore offensive tackle Marcus Bryant earned a starting role, Pats Pulpit said.
