A.J. Brown shows out, more
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Key Points:
- The Eagles entered their first joint practice with the Patriots relatively healthy, avoiding major injuries despite some players being limited or sidelined, including DeVonta Smith and Byron Young.
- Former Eagles receiver A.J. Brown, now with the Patriots, showed a strong and rejuvenated performance against his old team, challenging the Eagles' secondary throughout practice.
- The Eagles' run game was effective early on, with Saquon Barkley and backups Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley finding success against the Patriots' defense, which was missing key players.
- Quarterback Jalen Hurts had an inconsistent passing day, including two interceptions, but connected on some big plays; the offensive line generally held up well in one-on-ones.
- The Eagles' defense showed moments of strength, particularly from edge rushers and interior linemen, but the Patriots' offense also found success, indicating a competitive joint practice session.
