New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo watches a replay during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots running back Kevin Harris (36) is congratulated by quarterback Bailey Zappe (4) after his touchdown during the first half of a preseason NFL football game agains the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, center, looks towards the sideline during the first half of a preseason NFL football game agains the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots safety Brenden Schooler, right, leaps to take down Carolina Panthers running back Mike Boone (34) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr., grabs Carolina Panthers quarterback Jack Plummer (16) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales, center, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) stands on the sideline next to Eliot Wolf, team executive vice president of player personnel, during the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)