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August 13, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots 5 things to watch in Patriots preseason opener vs. Colts Mike Vrabel's team faces the Colts with roster battles heating up at wide receiver, cornerback, and offensive line. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots Did Christian Gonzalez just draw a line in the sand with the Patriots? | Karen Guregian Christian Gonzalez' absence from the Patriots joint practice with the Colts can't help but raise some eyebrows. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots What Patriots coach Mike Vrabel says he learned in counseling Ahead of Tuesday’s joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts, Mike Vrabel was asked what he learned during his time in counseling this offseason. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 7 takeaways from Patriots competitive joint practice with the Colts Drake Maye threw four touchdown passes in red zone drills during Wednesday's joint practice, spreading the ball to 10 different receivers. Here's what happened: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots How Colts and Patriots plan to attack Thursday’s preseason opener Neither the Patriots nor Colts are expected to play all of their starters. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Sauce Gardner fires back after losing battle to A.J. Brown in Patriots-Colts practice A.J. Brown got the better of the Sauce Gardner in Wednesday's Patriots joint practice against the Colts By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    See more     Get Back to What You've Missed   Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now     Cancel anytime.