The Carolina Panthers begin what may turn out to be their longest road trip of the season Tuesday, as they spend four-plus days in Massachusetts in an extended training session with the New England Patriots.
The two teams will hold joint practices Tuesday and Wednesday in Foxborough, Mass. Then, after a day off Thursday, they will play each other in a preseason game Friday, also at New England.
Panthers coach Matt Rhule sounded Monday like he was looking forward to the joint practices almost more than the actual exhibition.