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NFL Preseason Kicks Off; Patriots, Eagles, Jets Shape Rosters

6/23/2026

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The NFL preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, runs through August 29, and training camp starts in late July, with the Patriots, Eagles and Jets reporting between July 21 and July 28.
The Patriots’ tight-end race features Eli Raridon while the Eagles’ receiver competition centers on Makai Lemon after trading A.J. Brown.
The Jets’ cornerback fight pits Azareye'h Thomas, Nahshon Wright and rookie D’Angelo Ponds for a spot after Sauce Gardner’s trade.

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Story summary

The NFL preseason opens with the Hall of Fame Game on August 6, runs through August 29, and training camp starts in late July, with the Patriots, Eagles and Jets reporting between July 21 and July 28.
The Patriots’ tight-end race features Eli Raridon while the Eagles’ receiver competition centers on Makai Lemon after trading A.J. Brown.
The Jets’ cornerback fight pits Azareye'h Thomas, Nahshon Wright and rookie D’Angelo Ponds for a spot after Sauce Gardner’s trade.