Patriots Preseason Preview & Battle for Backup Roles | NFL News

Patriots return to Gillette for their first preseason game against the Colts, with starters sitting this one out to spotlight backups. The offense looked strong in joint practices—can that translate to the field? Key battles unfold: QBs DeVito and Morton vie for reps, while wide receivers and cornerbacks like Douglas, Williams, Vildor, and Prunty fight for roster spots. Preseason isn’t about wins—it’s about breakout moments that could shape the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/371f49cbcb338ec4