J.J. McCarthy, Drake Maye Take the Field Alongside Each Other at Vikings-Patriots Joint Practice
The Patriots and Vikings hold two full-contact joint practices to prepare for Saturday's preseason game, featuring key player returns and testing emerging talent like J.J. McCarthy.
- On August 13, 2025, the Patriots travel to Minnesota for two full-contact practices after boarding the team jet this morning, ahead of Saturday’s game.
- Training camp has been geared toward these joint practices ahead of Saturday, with preparations focused on the second preseason game and an expected electric atmosphere.
- Assessing talent, these practices will pit J.J. McCarthy against Mike Vrabel’s defense and opponents against Stefon Diggs, fully healthy, testing Mekhi Blackmon, Jeff Okudah and Dwight McGlothern.
- Ahead of the practices, Garrett Bradbury cautioned that the defense doesn’t mess around and called it 'a good battle'.
- With starters expected to rest on Saturday, these joint practices become the main event, building anticipation for an intense and revealing week.
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