New England Patriots football is officially back as the team kicks off its 2021 season Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
As if that wasn’t enough, first-round rookie quarterback Mac Jones will make his first NFL start against former Alabama teammate Tua Tagovailoa and old Patriots defensive coach Brian Flores.
Boston.com’s live blog will keep you posted on the action all game long.
Here are the latest updates from Gillette Stadium:
3:12 p.m.: Here is the list of inactive players for the day: OLB Ronnie Perkins, K Quinn Nordin, CB Shaun Wade, OT Yodny Cajuste (hamstring), TE Devin Asiasi, RB J.