The Patriots are coming off an impressive 48-18 preseason victory over the Commanders. Rooke running back TreVeyon Henderson scored a 100-yard kick return touchdown on the first play of the game, then Maye rebounded following a first-quarter fumble to lead a 61-yard touchdown drive.

So when J.J. McCarthy produced an uneven performance during the first of a two-day joint practice Wednesday with the New England Patriots, O'Connell went to work. Along with the rest of the offensive staff,

How Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel got feisty with a reporter recently over his wide receiver Stefon Diggs' health.

Rookie fourth-round draft pick Craig Woodson's sudden emergence in a deep safety room has Dugger looking like he could be on the outs in New England. The young defensive back has been taking reps with the first-team unit and showing flashes of his potential in training camp practices. Perhaps a position change could help Dugger stick on the roster.