FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Part of the trickle-down effect of New England Patriots rookie receiver Malcolm Mitchell dislocating his left elbow in Thursday’s preseason opener was seen on the practice field Sunday afternoon, as veteran pass-catcher Nate Washington was elevated into a larger role.
Washington had his most active practice of training camp, beating cornerbacks Logan Ryan and Malcolm Butler on receptions in the deep part of the field. The plays showed how Washington, who turns 33 on Aug. 28, still runs well and can create separation.
“It felt good, my reps are picking up a little bit.