The New England Patriots opened the preseason with a 17-3 win over the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night.
But beyond the final score were the first glimpses for rookie head coach Jerod Mayo’s 90-man roster.
Here’s an early look back on the 7 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.
Cameo appearances at quarterback lead to Milton time
It wouldn’t be Jacoby Brissett’s first start in a Patriots uniform. But after being drafted in 2016, traded away in 2017 and brought back in March, it would be a start for the NFL veteran of 48.