Preseason kickoff is right around the corner for the New England Patriots as their first contest of the year sits ahead on Thursday night vs. the Carolina Panthers. Fans will get their first look at Drake Maye, Jerod Mayo, and the whole new cast of players in Foxboro for the upcoming year.
However, while the Patriots look to be playing most of their rostered players ahead of the debut matchup, the Panthers, on the other hand, will be opting to sit out one of their biggest names for their initial reps of the season.