FOXBOROUGH — It was a jam-packed night as New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke about Tom Brady's legacy before unveiling a statue of the quarterback that will forever live at Gillette Stadium.
Mike Vrabel was among the many who were in attendance for Brady's ceremony, but he quickly had to depart as it was the start of a new era for the Patriots, with the first preseason game against the Commanders taking place.
And there was plenty to see during the game, with many players taking advantage of their opportunities.
Here are the main takeaways from the Patriots 48-18 win over the Commanders: