The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots took the field in Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday. The joint session featured several notable moments, including a 1-on-1 matchup between Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell and Patriots wide receiver A.J. Mitchell stuck with Brown on a deep-ball route, forcing an incompletion in the end zone.
Brown spent the last four seasons with the Eagles, but landed in New England as part of a blockbuster trade earlier this offseason. Mitchell delivered some high praise for Brown following Wednesday's practice session. He just gives you so many tough battles," Mitchell said, via Carlos A.
"It was really great to go out there and compete with him. Like I said, he's a great receiver.” Brown publicly voiced his frustration with the Eagles' offense on multiple occasions last year. Through 15 game appearances, he reeled in 78 catches for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns.
After practice, Brown said Mitchell got away with holding during their 1-on-1 matchup. He pulled himself back into the play. I've just got to finish the play." The Eagles and Patriots will face off in a preseason matchup on Saturday night.
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