Patriots fans will get their first glimpse of Drake Maye in game action on Thursday, as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft is expected to get snaps in New England’s preseason opener against the Panthers at Gillette Stadium.
Kick-off from Foxborough is set for 7 p.m.
After 12 days of training camp, Jerod Mayo and New England’s revamped roster will look to test their mettle against Carolina, with several starters expected to play.
“Look, everyone who is healthy enough to play in the game will play,” Mayo said earlier this week. “We’ve got to see what these guys can do with live action.