Best Of Social Media: Day 1 Of Patriots Joint Practices With The Philadelphia Eagles

Robert Alvarez

2 years ago at 8:53 pm ET

Posted Under: 2021 Patriots Training Camp

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On Sunday night, the New England Patriots traveled to Philadelphia for their first of two joint practice sessions with the Philadelphia Eagles before their preseason matchup on Thursday.

The session also marked the first joint practices by either team in two years and featured full pads over the course of two hours Monday morning.

A few notable storylines from this practice saw both Cam Newton and Mac Jones struggle and another injury to a tight end, this time Matt LaCosse, who was hit by Eagles defensive end Derrick Barnett and had to leave the field for an evaluation. An update on his condition is unavailable at the time of this writing.

#Patriots–#Eagles joint practices Day 1:
– The Eagles were better on both sides of the ball. Period.
– Newton 13/21 INT, Jones 17/25. Both struggled.
– Newton keeps holding the ball too long, had 3 other passes batted. Jones should've had 2 INTs.
– Good days for Agholor, Bentley.

— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 16, 2021

The @patriots, already dealing w injuries to their top two tight ends, saw Matt LaCosse go down after mishandling a crossing route and slamming into defensive end Derek Barnett. LaCosse left the field walking alongside trainer Jim Whelan after being attended to. @985TheSportsHub

— Bob Socci (@BobSocci) August 16, 2021

As for how the practice overall unfolded, check out some social media sights and sounds from South Philadelphia shared by the Patriots and local media below.

So the Eagles have a live eagle named Reggie at their training camp. Pretty cool!! pic.twitter.com/UQiOpFu6X0

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 16, 2021

Sony Michel says hello to his brother Marken, a UMass alum/Philadelphia Eagle at joint practice. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/Ltbn9kSL6H

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 16, 2021

Brotherly Love. pic.twitter.com/0EBoDnS5U2

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 16, 2021

Patriots running backs working up a lather. pic.twitter.com/G3HU5nUHqv

— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) August 16, 2021

Ladder drills: As timeless as Ivan Fears. pic.twitter.com/6yeSKP53Cc

— Chris Mason (@ByChrisMason) August 16, 2021

Mac Jones appears to be wearing a light brace on his left knee. I believe this would be a new addition to his attire. #Patriots pic.twitter.com/8P8QGUy8Y2

— Michael Giardi (@MikeGiardi) August 16, 2021

QB Drills in Philly

⚡️by @betonline_ag pic.twitter.com/otFm9u401m

— Patriots on CLNS (@PatriotsCLNS) August 16, 2021

OLB Matt Judon just somersaulted into the end zone after picking off Jalen Hurts and running it back for 6. Judon practices with a Tedy Bruschi-like “full tilt, full time” type of approach.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 16, 2021

Mr. August N'Keal Harry with a nice contested catch in the joint practice with the #Eagles #Patriots @NBC10Boston @RaulNBCBoston pic.twitter.com/eTJRByCQO3

— Craig Kolodny (@NBCBostonCraig) August 16, 2021

N'Keal Harry won all five 1-on-1 reps I saw vs. Eagles DBs, including a nifty deep-ball grab against Avonte Maddox.

Jakobi Meyers was 3-0 in reps I saw with a nice grab over Maddox.

Agholor and Olszewski had drops.

— Zack Cox (@ZackCoxNESN) August 16, 2021

Like a wild stallion let out of the pen, Chase Winovich looks ready to cut loose. pic.twitter.com/Oz667CdNdd

— The Camera Guys (@NBCSCameraGuys) August 16, 2021

From undrafted to the #Patriots best receiver 🏈

Jakobi Meyers is a great story pic.twitter.com/mHG4AZKgHx

— Craig Kolodny (@CraigKolodny) August 16, 2021

Practice ends with Mac Jones finding N’Keal Harry for a TD on a nice throw and catch down the left sideline. But overall, seemed like a challenging day for Jones, Cam Newton and the overall passing game. Newton’s end-zone INT ended arguably his best stretch of work.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 16, 2021

Some QB numbers for you here. In competitive 11-on-11 work…

Cam Newton: 8-for-13 with a pick, a rep wiped by an offensive PI call on N’Keal Harry, a Kristian Wilkerson drop, and four reps that would’ve ended in sacks.

Mac Jones: 13-for-20, two drops (Wilkerson, Sony Michel)

— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 16, 2021

Out here in Philly gettin' after it.@McCourtyTwins | #PatsCamp pic.twitter.com/kwN6uS0Sf5

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 16, 2021

Bama boys. pic.twitter.com/RrYpdL4ahR

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 16, 2021

“It’s a bunch of guys that are ready to compete and that’s what football is all about.”

Newton & Jones talk Day 1 of joint practices with the Eagles. pic.twitter.com/06jXmrxPbZ

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 16, 2021