Some like to use their backyard during the summer for grilling or playing lawn games.
New England Patriots defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington found a different way to utilize his outdoor space in recent months.
The 35-year-old turned his backyard into a practice place to help prepare him for his new role as he will call defensive plays for the first time when the Patriots take the field Sunday for their season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
"That was part of my summer," Covington told reporters, per MassLive's Chris Mason.