Patriots’ Mayo Warns Players Over Fights in Preseason Games

The New England Patriots head coach doesn’t want any skirmishes in joint practices versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Patriots’ Mayo Warns Players Over Fights in Preseason Games
New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo looks on during the New England Patriots OTA Offseason Workout in Foxborough, Mass. on May 29, 2024. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images
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There are always two prevailing opinions by NFL players regarding preseason action. If you’re an established player, then you likely hate the preseason as you don’t have much to prove and want to avoid the additional wear and tear from playing in games that don’t count in the standings.

Aaron Rodgers is in that boat and summed up what lots of veterans think of the exhibition season by saying he wouldn’t be missing any “real football” by not suiting up for preseason.
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