Undrafted rookie Elijah Ponder is “probably one of the best (undrafted) free agent pickups” Smith said he’s ever seen, noting Tuesday the Cal Poly alum at times looks like a seasoned vet.

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Patriots VP of player personnel Ryan Cowden was asked that question Tuesday. Both Cowden and Eliot Wolf, the team’s executive VP of player personnel, say it’s not as easy as some people may think to pull off a deal.

The Patriots recently raised Kyle Dugger’s name in talks with at least one team, while the front office has long been willing to take offers on him and Anfernee Jennings, sources said.

The New England Patriots and the Minnesota Vikings face off in Week 2 of the NFL preseason today. Here's where to watch and start time.

Kyle Dugger, Javon Baker and Anfernee Jennings are some of the Patriots who need to impress Thursday night in New York.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye and rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson were in action for the first two drives of the team's preseason matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The opening drive ended in a punt, but the second drive saw Henderson reach the end zone.

The New York Giants delivered massive news for three injured players returning to practice. Offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, wide receiver Malik Nabers, and running back Cam Skattebo will return to practice after missing time.

The top team listed was the Dallas Cowboys at $12.8 billion, followed by the Los Angeles Rams at $10.43 billion and New York Giants at $10.25 billion. Being at the top is nothing new for the Cowboys, who have been ranked in that spot for all six years of Sportico's valuations.

While New England was understandably doing its due diligence, it doesn’t sound like they’re close to acquiring the star pass rusher.