The New England Patriots are seven days out from their first preseason game when the Carolina Panthers come to town on Aug. 8. The Pats held a full practice on Thursday morning in Foxboro despite a heat index in the high 90s throughout the two-hour practice.
Here are some of the storylines from the day.
David Andrews return after a couple of days away
David Andrews, the longtime center for New England, practiced on Thursday after missing practice earlier this week.