Bedard: Thoughts and observations on Patriots' second open practice as A.J. Brown era begins taken at New Balance Athletic Center (Patriots). Photo by (Adam Richins for BSJ)

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Bedard: Thoughts and observations on Patriots' second open practice as A.J. Brown era begins

By Greg A. Bedardat New Balance Athletic Center

A.J. Brown was on the field in a very limited capacity, as you would expect, as he works his way back into football shape and into the Patriots' playbook. Brown caught his first pass from Drake Maye, a little 7-yard hitch. He took four snaps in all, all at the left X position.Read More

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