Ben Brown exit exposes Patriots' interior line depth

The preseason game ended in a 13-13 tie.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 141 min read

With backup center Ben Brown helped off the field, it highlights one roster concern for the Patriots -- unproven depth o Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Brown was helped off the field before undrafted Jacob Rizy stepped in. The Harvard/Florida State product entered as the No. 3 center.

Why it matters: Brown's backup role makes his availability central to the Patriots' unproven interior depth.

By the numbers: Final score: 13-13.

What to watch: The Patriots' next center rotation will show how they address the depth concern.

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@MikeReiss 2026-08-14T14:01:54.421168+00:00

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