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Jones Injury Clouds LT Spot; Wright Signs $116 M Extension

8/6/2026

Summary

Braxton Jones Exit

Braxton Jones (left tackle) left practice on August 6, 2026 with trainer Andre Tucker after a one-on-one drill versus Austin Booker.
Montez Sweat (defensive end) also walked off during an 11-on-11 drill and required a trainer.
Coach Ben Johnson said he hopes to have clarity on the left tackle starter by mid-next week.
Reports, including Courtney Cronin (ESPN reporter), said Jones’s injury appears not long-term and could be day-to-day.

Summary

Wright Signs Extension

Darnell Wright signed a four-year, $116 million extension with $93 million guaranteed, securing his right-tackle role.
Head coach Ben Johnson announced the offense will use more shotgun formations while retaining under-center looks.
Quarterback Caleb Williams completed a 9-of-10 7-on-7 red-zone drill, throwing five touchdowns and a “catch of the day” to Kaden Davis.
Defensive end Austin Booker emerged as a dominant camp performer, likely earning the starting DE spot beside Montez Sweat.

History

Historical Context

In 2011 the Patriots drafted left tackle Nate Solder 17th overall with a pick from the 2009 Richard Seymour trade, signing a four-year, $8.54 million rookie deal; after beating testicular cancer and a 2015 bicep injury, he earned a two-year, $20 million extension on Sept 9 2015 and started every game in the Patriots’ 34-28 Super Bowl LI win on Feb 5 2017.

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Braxton Jones Exit

Braxton Jones (left tackle) left practice on August 6, 2026 with trainer Andre Tucker after a one-on-one drill versus Austin Booker.
Montez Sweat (defensive end) also walked off during an 11-on-11 drill and required a trainer.
Coach Ben Johnson said he hopes to have clarity on the left tackle starter by mid-next week.
Reports, including Courtney Cronin (ESPN reporter), said Jones’s injury appears not long-term and could be day-to-day.

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