The Patriots will open up their preseason action on Friday with their preseason opener against the Commanders. Follow along for live updates.

Here was the Patriots’ starting defense in Week 1 of the preseason: DT Milton Williams, DT Khyris, Tonga, DE Keion White, OLB Truman Jones, LB Robert Spillane, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, CB Alex Austin, S Jabrill Peppers, S Kyle Dugger, S Jaylinn Hawkins. CB DJ James came off the bench for Elliss on third down.

It took TreVeyon Henderson one play into the preseason to show off his explosive potential for the New England Patriots.