The Patriots clustering players like that also happened at defensive tackle and cornerback. Backup DTs Joshua Farmer, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Isaiah Iton all played between 28 and 33 snaps, while cornerbacks Alex Austin, D.J. James and Miles Battle played 33, 32 and 30; Kobee Minor, Jordan Polk and Brandon Crossley checked in at 21, 19 and 19.

The New England Patriots opener their preseason slate with a 48-18 win over the Washington Commanders, giving Mike Vrabel a victory in his first game as head coach.

The second-year quarterback did some good things, but there was one mistake that overshadowed it all. In the Patriots' opening drive, Maye was strip-sacked by Commanders defensive lineman Ricky Barber, with Washington defensive end Jacob Martin recovering.