5 performances of note from the second Patriots-Eagles joint practice - Pats Pulpit

Cornerback Marcus Jones was the standout of the Patriots' second joint practice with the Eagles on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, adding two interceptions off Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after picking off a pass the previous day.
Jones' first interception came after Milton Williams applied pressure that would have been a sack, leading to a tipped ball he would have returned for a touchdown; his second saw him undercut a sideline throw intended for Dontayvion Wicks with a toe-tap catch.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown impressed against his former team despite being the target on both of Drake Maye's interceptions, beating All-Pro cornerback Quinyon Mitchell for a one-handed end-zone grab and three touchdowns in 2-on-2 drills.
Defensive tackles Milton Williams and Cory Durden bolstered the Patriots' front, with Williams remaining the team's most consistent lineman and assisting on a tackle for loss against Saquon Barkley, while Durden disrupted the run game and drew a hold.
Second-year edge rusher Elijah Ponder helped the defense rebound from Wednesday, generating pressure against a top tackle pairing, recording a would-be sack, and breaking up a pass near the goal line on a wheel route.
The session marked the end of the public portion of New England's 2026 training camp and featured heavy red-area work, producing numerous touchdowns, with receivers Kayshon Boutte and Kyle Williams also noted for positive contributions.