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2018 Schedule
Pats' Chung has special bond with young fan battling cancer (1:02)

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Tom Brady is experimenting with a new helmet at practice but isn't sure if he will keep it. Said Brady: "Our equipment manager (Brenden Murphy) has been begging me to try it and I'm very resistant but it's been pretty sweet so I kind of like it. ... The facemask isn't quite right so I'm working on that but trying it out."

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Eagles' Johnson expects fan backlash facing Pats

Lane Johnson hasn't shied away from sharing his thoughts on the New England Patriots, and the Philadelphia Eagles right tackle expects to hear it from the fans Thursday when last season's Super Bowl teams meet in a preseason game.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

3 nuggets on defense from Tuesday's practice: 1. Jason McCourty with a pass breakup in the end zone on Rob Gronkowski in red-zone work. He has been active the last two days; 2. Seventh-round pick Keion Crossen getting some top reps as the nickel CB; 3. Fifth-round pick Ja'Whaun Bentley continues to see time alongside top returning players at LB.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

3 nuggets on offense from Tuesday's practice: 1. With Phillip Dorsett in the medical tent, Riley McCarron stepping in as 3rd WR with Julian Edelman/Chris Hogan in a hurry-up drill; 2. Brian Hoyer with 2 completions to Eric Decker in hurry-up work, with the final one a TD (Eddie Pleasant in coverage) on an out-breaking route; 3.. With Trent Brown running a lap for a false start, Matt Tobin stepping in at left tackle with the top unit. Top draft pick Isaiah Wynn is getting reps mostly at right tackle this week.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Local ties: Good to see Bruins players (right to left) Matt Grzelcyk (Charlestown/BU), Charlie McAvoy (BU), Ryan Donato (Scituate/Harvard) and Chris Wagner (Walpole/Xaverian) here at Patriots training camp.

Brady, Belichick on the same page? (0:42)

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Patriots owner Robert Kraft takes a selfie with one of the 200 children in need at Gillette Stadium on Monday. Each of the 200 children are receiving a new bed through the team's charitable foundation and Bob's Discount Furniture.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Julian Edelman didn't appear to be going full tilt on the final two reps of 11-on-11 work, as something seemed to be holding him back. Given his relentless style of play, it stood out as something to file away and follow up on Tuesday. He signed autographs but didn't hold a planned news conference, pushing it to Tuesday.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Play of the day: Undrafted CB J.C. Jackson pulled off what few have in practice when he intercepted Tom Brady on Monday. Jackson, who added two other pass breakups in the practice, followed receiver Phillip Dorsett on a deep post and knew he had safety help over the top. He turned at the right time and made a solid play on the ball. "It's really nothing, man," Jackson said, downplaying the pick. "My goal is to come out here each day and make plays and get better."

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Three nuggets on defense from Monday's practice: 1. Jason McCourty getting more time at the top CB spot opposite Stephon Gilmore; 2. J.C. Jackson with an INT of Tom Brady on a long ball to Phillip Dorsett over the middle into triple coverage; 3. Rookie LB Ja'Whaun Bentley again with the top group at times.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Three nuggets on offense from Monday's practice: 1. WR Eric Decker with multiple drops (wet ball, many drops for team) and later rebounding on nice grab from Tom Brady up the right side against tight coverage; 2. Second day at right tackle for first-round pick Isaiah Wynn; 3. Brady punts the ball into stands after a stop by the defense in 11-on-11 work, on a day in which the D had the upper hand.

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Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

After eight seasons wearing No. 87, how is Patriots WR Eric Decker enjoying No. 81? He answers with a smile.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

Veteran cornerback Jason McCourty, who didn't play in the preseason opener and has mostly been working with the backups in training camp, on battling for a roster spot: "I'm trying not to put any thought process in it. One thing I really believe in is ‘control what you can control.' For me, each and every day I get an opportunity – no matter if I'm with the 1s, 2s, 3s 4s – if your number is called and you get a rep, make the best of the rep. At the end of the day, the powers-that be make those decisions, and put your best foot forward and wherever you stand at the end, that's where you stand."

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

A few thoughts on defense from Sunday's practice: 1. CB Jonathan Jones upping his participation, elevating to top nickel spot; 2. LB Ja'Whaun Bentley getting a brief look alongside Dont'a Hightower/Kyle Van Noy after strong preseason opener; 3. Keionta Davis as interior rusher in sub packages.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

A few thoughts on offense from Sunday's practice: 1. Tom Brady's reported back injury not an issue as he has expanded workload; 2. Isaiah Wynn getting first look at right tackle, at times rotating in with top unit; 3. Jeremy Hill as lead RB with Rex Burkhead/Sony Michel not present‬.

Charles Moynihan ESPN Producer 

San Mateo native Tom Brady congratulates Barry Bonds on his jersey retirement and is lustily booed.

Mike Reiss ESPN Staff Writer 

ESPN's Field Yates reports some details of Tom Brady's adjusted contract, as it relates to the salary cap: In addition to receiving an additional $5 million in incentives, Brady had $10 million of his $14 million base salary for 2018 converted into a signing bonus. That means Brady's salary cap charge remains at $22 million this year, and his salary cap charge rises from $22 million to $27 million in 2019.

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