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Bedard: Patriots Practice Report 08.20.26 (Defense) - Marcus Jones (2 INTs) stars early, Eagles hit in red zone

By Greg A. Bedardat Gillette Stadium

August 20, 2026

After watching the offense yesterday, I concentrated on the Patriots' defense today (outside of NE offensive line pass rush 1-on-1s), and the unit showed well early despite not having starting S Craig Woodson (Dell Pettus and John Saunders rotated), and LB Christian Ellis (limited) splitting time with KJ Britt, and cornerbacks Charles Woods, Kindle Vildor and Marcellas Dial rotating.Read More

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