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Tom Brady Sees ‘Urgency' in Preseason Game vs Super Bowl Foe

What to Know

  • Tom Brady said Tuesday he expects to be playing for the New England Patriots next year and hopes to be playing for the team in 2020 as well.
  • The quarterback also said his injured back is doing fine, and he "absolutely" plans on playing in Thursday's preseason game.
  • He also answered questions about coach Bill Belichick, wide receiver Julian Edelman and former backup Jimmy Garropolo.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady thinks his next game against the Philadelphia Eagles is a little like the last time he played them.

The reigning NFL MVP says he's eager to get back on the field for the first time since the Super Bowl, and his next chance is in Thursday night's exhibition game against Philadelphia. Brady did not play in the preseason opener against Washington last week.

"We've got a big one against the Eagles and we know the challenge they present," Brady said on Tuesday. "So, (we're) trying to put a lot into it and see if we can obviously get a lot out of it. You know, it's a big test. They're a good team and we're going to have to play well."

Philadelphia beat the Patriots 41-33 in February for its first Super Bowl title. The teams will meet again in New England this week, with considerably less on the line.

But you wouldn't know if from listening to Brady, who said there is urgency even in the second game on the exhibition schedule, because the team needs to line up against an opponent to measure its progress.

"They're important," Brady said. "If it was a waste of time, we wouldn't do it. I think there's a lot of urgency, and you know we're not where we need to be, got a lot of work to do and these practices are a part of it, (along with) the opportunities that we get in the game."

Brady, who turned 41 this month, said he is feeling healthy and planning to play on Thursday night. The decision will be up to coach Bill Belichick.

"I certainly plan on being out there," Brady said.

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