Barmore Praises Eagles Joint Practice Ahead of Patriots' 2nd Preseason Game
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 20
Barmore Praises Eagles Joint Practice Ahead of Patriots' 2nd Preseason Game
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 20
Summary
Christian Barmore said New England's joint practice with Philadelphia gave him the kind of high-level competition he wants before the season, calling the Eagles "a great team" and saying, "I love the battles."
Saturday's matchup will be the Patriots' second preseason game and gives Barmore an early test against an Eagles offense led by Jalen Hurts, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley.
Philadelphia enters as a strong measuring stick after going 11-6 to win the NFC East last season and remaining a playoff contender despite trading A.J. Brown to New England in June.
For Barmore, who is expected to start again inside, the sessions also feed expectations that he could emerge as a breakout Patriots defender this season.