Colts-Patriots offers Tuesday's most meaningful joint-practice test
New England does not anticipate using its quarterback in Thursday's preseason opener.
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The first joint practices of NFL training camp have arrived. Today we have
🏈 Cowboys-Rams
🏈 49ers-Titans
🏈 Colts-Patri Via @jjones9 on X
What happened: Four NFL joint practices open the 2026 preseason slate Tuesday. The New England Patriots host the Indianapolis Colts before the teams meet again Thursday.
Why it matters: Tuesday could provide the week's clearest look at New England's first-team offense against an outside opponent. The expected quarterback absence Thursday makes this controlled session more revealing than the preseason opener.