Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will not play in Washington's exhibition opener at New England, coach Dan Quinn said. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota was among multiple players that did not travel.

Things got a little chippy during the joint practice at Gillette Stadium between the Patriots and Commanders on Wednesday. It led to an unusual sight. Coach Mike Vrabel was bleeding from a cut on his cheek after he wound up at the bottom of a pile of players while trying to break up

The New England Patriots welcomed the Washington Commanders to Foxborough for a joint practice on Wednesday. It was a highly competitive and physical practice that ended with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel showing off a little blood on the side of his face.