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Mac Jones completed a 45-yard pass to set up a touchdown in his first preseason action, Tristian Vizcaino hit a 51-yard go-ahead field goal and the New ...

Bryce Perkins played the second half for LA, going 11 of 13 for 124 yards. He was 4 of 8 for 61 yards, had a 7-yard scramble and was sacked once. Lil’Jordan Humphrey had five catches for 71 yards. Walker started and alternated quarters with rookie Matt Corral. After suggesting that he could decide his starting quarterback as soon as this week, Panthers coach Matt Rhule sat both Mayfield and Darnold. scooped and scored for the Rams (1-1) on a fumbled punt return in the third quarter, and Trey Ragas rushed 7 yards for a go-ahead TD with 5:11 to play.

MOREHEAD CITY — Daniel Barrow knew how his upperclassmen would play in the high school football opener.

The Patriots have a very competitive depth chart — seriously, try doing a 53-man roster projection — but they're going to need to trim 32 more players off it by ...

Or do you let the player go and lack depth at a position? Do you let the better player go? “You have to consider, if it’s an offensive player, all the offensive situations.

FOXBOROUGH – With the likely starters making their 2022 debut, the New England Patriots had a pair of surprising players inactive for Friday's preseason ...

Bourne had to be taken out of a play prior to the snap because an official noticed an equipment error, causing Belichick to say angrily say something in his direction. He set career highs across the board in his first season in New Engalnd, catching 55 passes for 800 yards and five touchdowns. Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne and starting left tackle Trent Brown both didn’t play in the Patriots’ 20-10 win.

The Carolina Panthers didn't come out with the dub on Friday night against the New England Patriots. But at least we came out with some nice visuals.

But at least we came out with some nice visuals. The Carolina Panthers didn’t come out with the dub on Friday night against the New England Patriots. Here are the top photos from the

Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne didn't suit up for Friday night's game against the Panthers.

His spot on the Patriots' 53-man roster was considered a certainty a few weeks ago. Bourne is under contract through the 2023 season. “I expect probably all of our players to be available this week with maybe the exception of Wilkerson,” Belichick replied.

May 23, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) speaks to the media at the team's OTA at Gillette Stadium.

Any more struggles or slip-ups and he may soon find himself on the waiver wire. “I expect probably all of our players to be available this week with maybe the exception of (Kristian) Wilkerson,” Belichick said. This latest round of misfortune also comes on the heels of an unimpressive training camp for Bourne.

After taking a two-touchdown lead less than five minutes into Friday night's ballgame against Rolesville, Pinecrest football coach Nick Eddins' mind kept ...

The New England Patriots take on the Carolina Panthers in a preseason game at Gillette Stadium on Friday, August 19, 2022.

The defense looked sharp, Mac Jones engineered a touchdown drive and the Patriots finished a week with Carolina with a 20-10 win over the Panthers.

At this point, Humphrey has stated his case for a spot on the active roster. Bill Belichick was in midseason form as he challenged the ruling on the field of an incompletion and had it overturned. It was a dominant performance from start to finish as Ja'Whaun Bentley got the party started with a tackle in the backfield. In the fourth quarter, Humphrey made his presence felt again, this time on special teams. The 23-year-old is only making it more difficult for Belichick to narrow down his cornerback depth chart. The highlight of Agholor's night was a 45-yard reception on a perfect throw from Mac Jones. In contrast to Bourne, the 29-year-old has had a strong camp and carried it over into Friday's game. It's been a rough summer for Patriots wideout Kendrick Bourne, to say the least. The second-year quarterback completed four of his eight passes for 61 yards and was sacked once before being replaced by Brian Hoyer in the middle of the second quarter. This time, the keys to the Patriots' offense appeared to belong solely to Patricia. They're now 1-1 in the preseason and will look to finish on a high note when they visit the Las Vegas Raiders next week. Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe took the majority of the snaps, completing 16 of 25 passes for 173 yards and an interception.

Patriots rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton reportedly is out for the foreseeable future due to a collarbone injury. Here's the latest on his status.

[Watch on YouTube](https://youtu.be/mPyWARycONk) If Thornton misses significant time, that likely would decrease the chances of the Patriots trading a wideout like Bourne or Agholor ( He caught a touchdown pass in his preseason debut against the New York Giants and appeared poised to make an impact despite a crowded Patriots receiver room featuring veterans Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne, Nelson Agholor and DeVante Parker.

Thornton will reportedly miss some time after getting hurt against the Panthers.

[Mac Jones](/nfl/players/2741202/mac-jones/) with a possession receiver who can make contested catches. [Jakobi Meyers](/nfl/players/2183835/jakobi-meyers/). [New England Patriots](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/)' wide receiver room got a little bit thinner on Friday night.

New England Patriots rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton is expected to miss some time with a collarbone injury from Friday's preseason game.

Thornton went down with what was [initially deemed a shoulder injury](https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/19/patriots-rookie-tyquan-thornton-suffers-shoulder-injury-panthers/) and was ruled out of the game immediately, which is never a good sign. Granted, there isn’t a clear timetable of when that will be just yet, but at the very least, it does provide some hope for the future. The latter has been a big issue for Patriots’ receivers in the past.

Tyquan Thornton's promising start to his rookie campaign is being put on hold. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Thornton suffered a collarbone ...

The promising campaign is now put on hold, though based on his timetable, the injury to the speedster is not season ending. Now, that will have to wait. Rapoport went on to add that the injury to Thornton “is not season ending.”

Amid an impressive run during training camp, Patriots rookie Tyquan Thornton has reportedly suffered a collarbone injury.

A few years down the line, though, we might see the rise of the Pats again, once Mac Jones ascends to greatness. For the Patriots, the loss of Thornton means one less weapon for Mac Jones as he continues his evolution. One of the most intriguing rookie wide receivers will have to wait for his NFL debut.

The first-year Patriot has played some solid football this summer.

In fact, the Patriots did use him in an in-line role on occasion. is a beast,” quarterback Mac Jones said after the game versus Carolina. In total, he appeared in a combined 20 regular season and playoff games, catching 17 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns. None of that would have been possible without Humphrey’s effort on the play. He gets some tough yards after the catch. He showed up in the kicking game.”

Thornton suffered the injury during last night's preseason contest against the Panthers. While this shoulder ailment is expected to delay his regular-season ...

[Follow @PFRumors](https://twitter.com/PFRumors) [Mac Jones](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoneMa05.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) with a much-needed vertical threat. [Tyquan Thornton](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/tyquan-thornton-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) is going to miss some time. [Kendrick Bourne](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BourKe00.htm?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-) was curiously absent from last night’s game, and while Bill Belichick naturally refused to provide an explanation, it was hinted that the WR wasn’t sidelined with an injury. Both Bourne and Agholor would probably secure their spots on the roster if Thornton is forced to miss any time. While the Patriots certainly don’t want to see any of their players injured, this news could help provide some clarity to a crowded receivers room.

New England Patriots rookie receiver Tyquan Thornton left Friday's preseason game with the Carolina Panthers in the fourth quarter with what was assumed to ...

While his collarbone injury cannot solely be linked to his slender build, some will speculate that it may have been a contributing factor in [NFL Media’s report on Saturday](https://twitter.com/rapsheet/status/1561023434917920769?s=21&t=6LZQra35sx3qq_N7lZ9s5w), Thornton’s injury is not expected to be season-ending. He confirmed this when speaking with the media on Saturday morning. Though it has yet to be confirmed, it is believed that Thornton suffered the injury under heavy contact while being tackled by both Panthers safety Sean Chandler and linebacker Brandon Smith. However, the 22-year-old (who recently celebrated his birthday on Aug. Shortly after, he was ruled out for the remainder of the game.

With the regular season quickly approaching, wide receivers DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Jakobi Meyers, and Kendrick Bourne are all essentially locks to ...

“He’s a big body type receiver, and that’s a good addition for us.” “We’re glad we have him.” Patriots head coach Bill Belichick credited Humphrey for making plays ever since he arrived. “We have great receivers, and it’s great to see them all get a chance to catch the ball and run,” Jones said. Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during football season. He said he texted Humphrey when he arrived and asked if he wanted to play catch, and Humphrey immediately responded and found a way to make it to the session.

Thornton suffered a collarbone injury last night that will cause him to miss some games, but not the entire season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

[DeVante Parker](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/9507/devante-parker), [Kendrick Bourne](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11863/kendrick-bourne), [Jakobi Meyers](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/51776/jakobi-meyers) and [Nelson Agholor](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/11149/nelson-agholor) can give them a deep group of receivers for quarterback [Mac Jones](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/62961/mac-jones). [Tyquan Thornton](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/67168/tyquan-thornton) will miss the start of his rookie season. Thornton suffered a collarbone injury last night that will cause him to miss some games, but not the entire season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Promising Patriots rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton will reportedly be out for a bit. Read more on Boston.com.

If that’s the case, a roster spot could open for one of Tre Nixon or Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who have each performed well in the preseason. The roster will be cut down to 53 on the following Tuesday, Aug. In addition to Wilkerson, Patriots starting left tackle Trent Brown and right tackle Isaiah Wynn, along with starting tight end Hunter Henry and starting receiver Kendrick Bourne, all missed Friday’s game. The rookie fared well in 1-on-1 drills against veteran Patriots corners while typically making plays with the second-team offense in team drills during practice. Rapoport wrote that Thornton’s promising rookie campaign will be “delayed.” However, he added that “the injury to the speedster is not season-ending.” If surgery is needed, the average time missed for NFL players is between six-to-eight weeks, Flynn added.

Thornton had been having a promising training camp and preseason, and his absence leaves New England a bit shorthanded in the speed department at wide receiver.

[Mac Jones](/nfl/players/2741202/mac-jones/) with a possession receiver who can make contested catches. [Jakobi Meyers](/nfl/players/2183835/jakobi-meyers/). [New England Patriots](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/)' wide receiver room got a little bit thinner on Friday night.

Once again, this isn't real football, so not too much to take away from this one. The good news is that we can glean a little more from this game, from a ...

This was a pretty solid game overall; provided the Thornton injury isn’t too serious (and I don’t think it is), there’s a lot of good tape on some key players, and the starting offense started to click just a little bit. There are a lot of talented wide receivers, running backs, and DBs all fighting for very few roster spots, and at this stage I have no idea who is going to be on the outside looking in. Still a long way to go, but you’re looking for steady strides forward, and we for sure got that with Zappe. But it’s late on a Friday and I’m tired. There’s 100 percent a spot for him on the roster, and he’s listed officially as a receiver... - It’s preseason, so I’m going to go ahead and make an absolutely ridiculous and nonsensical criticism of Mac Jones: I wish he didn’t run off the field on fourth down so quickly. but at this point I can legit see him lining up as a tight end on Jumbo packages as some kind of dummy outlet. I mean he gets sacked, gets up, and then just jogs on back to the sideline. - Everyone is expecting the deep ball to factor more into the offense this year, with Nelson Agholor getting a full year in the system and rookie Tyquan Thornton offering the speed factor, so it was great to see that 45-yard bomb to set up New England’s first score. - That said, everyone seems to be banging up their shoulders this month and getting sidelined. Given that it’s late August, I’m inclined to believe the latter. That’s a lot to ask of a second year player.

Matt Patricia, officially the team's senior football advisor/offensive line coach, communicated with quarterbacks Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, and Bailey Zappe on ...

Taylor led the Patriots with 33 yards on the ground, and Lil’Jordan Humphrey was perhaps the biggest bright spot with five catches for 71 yards. [Jones acknowledged](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots/patriots-qb-mac-jones-reacts-preseason-debut-matt-patricia-calling-plays) it was a rocky beginning but credited the offense for not freaking out and working together to get its mojo back. The Patriots face the Las Vegas Raiders on Friday in their final preseason game. Judge, the quarterbacks coach, spoke with Jones and the other QBs between series. Matt Patricia, officially the team’s senior football advisor/offensive line coach, communicated with quarterbacks Mac Jones, Brian Hoyer, and Bailey Zappe on Friday. Zappe finished 16-of-25 for 173 yards, while Hoyer was 2-for-3 with 30 yards.

Matt Patricia was calling plays when QB Mac Jones and the Patriots starting offensive unit started Friday night's preseason game against the Panthers.

When the Patriots first drive, a three-and-out, was over, Judge and Belichick met with Jones on the bench while Patricia met with the offensive linemen. When Hoyer came in, for the fourth series, Patricia was still calling plays. When Zappe took the field on the fifth drive, Patricia was still in charge of the offense. After the second drive, another three and out, it was Patricia and Judge who met with the quarterbacks. On Friday night, Patricia called plays for all three quarterbacks. That lasted only two series, however, as Judge finished the game calling plays into rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe.

As first reported by ESPN, the Pats have waived defensive backs Jalen Elliott and Devin Hafford. New England signed Elliott as the calendar turned to August. In ...

Though the team released him in May, New England brought him in for a second tour of duty during joint practices with the Panthers last week. New England had originally signed the Tarleton State product in the wake of the 2022 NFL Draft. In May, the Lions waived Elliott as part of a roster numbers crunch to make room for their incoming rookie class. He was activated from the practice squad by the Lions for the team's week 7 game against the Los Angeles Rams, and was subsequently signed to the active roster in early November. In May 2020, Elliott had signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent Despite being released from the team during final roster cuts, he was signed to the Lions’ practice squad. In his preseason debut against the New York Giants, he took 75 defensive snaps, logging 10 total tackles, including one for loss.

Elliott played 21 defensive snaps and two on special teams on Friday night in the team's second preseason game after playing a team-high 75 defensive snaps and ...

He originally signed with the Patriots as a rookie free agent out of Tarleton State on May 9 and was released on May 16. Hafford, 24, re-signed with the Patriots on Aug. Last season, Elliott was elevated to the active roster for two games and then was signed to the 53-player roster Nov.