The wait is over. 172 days after the final game of the 2022 NFL season, the first one of 2023 will be played tonight.
Yes, it will only be an exhibition game. Yes, it will not feature the New England Patriots but rather the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns. But still... it’s football.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Game: New York Jets vs. Cleveland Browns
Thursday, August 3, 8 p.m. ET | Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Canton OH | Broadcast information | Players to watch | SB Nation affiliates: Gang Green Nation (Jets), Dawgs By Nature (Browns)
While preseason football always has to be taken with a grain of salt, Patriots fans do have some connection to this year’s Hall of Fame Game.