{"id":270494,"date":"2026-08-23T03:34:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T03:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/270494\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T03:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T03:34:09","slug":"tommy-devito-throws-td-pass-jaquinden-jackson-taken-off-in-ambulance-as-patriots-beat-eagles-24-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/270494\/","title":{"rendered":"Tommy DeVito throws TD pass, Ja’Quinden Jackson taken off in ambulance as Patriots beat Eagles 24-21"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patriots backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a\u00a069-yard touchdown pass<\/a>\u00a0to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game Saturday night in which Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance.<\/p>\n

Jackson was injured on the opening kickoff after tackling New England’s Lan Larison. The Eagles announced that Jackson had strength and movement in his extremities and had been taken to a hospital for further evaluation.<\/p>\n

Eagles third-string quarterback Tanner McKee threw two touchdown passes, including a go-ahead 20-yard toss to Carson Steele with 3:39 to play. Patriots third-stringer Behren Morton responded by leading a 73-yard drive, capped by a 37-yard TD pass to Nick DeGennaro.<\/p>\n

Projected starters for both teams sat out after participating in two days of joint practices earlier in the week.<\/p>\n

DeVito played the first half, going 8 of 15 for 151 yards while also running for 44 yards. Larison had a 2-yard TD run.<\/p>\n

Eagles backup quarterback Andy Dalton went 3 of 10 for 44 yards in three series of work. He connected on passes of 25 and 13 yards to Darius Cooper that led to a 1-yard TD run by Will Shipley.<\/p>\n

McKee also had a 14-yard TD pass to Britain Covey.<\/p>\n

As expected, Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez was not in uniform as he recovers from a minor injury amid ongoing contract negotiations.<\/p>\n

Injuries<\/p>\n

Patriots: OL Marcus Bryant left with an ankle injury on the game’s fifth snap and did not return. … LB Khalil Jacobs was slow to his feet after making a tackle following Williams’ touchdown. He briefly went to the medical tent before returning to the sideline. … LB Chad Muma limped off in the final minute.<\/p>\n

Steele impresses teammates with his leap<\/p>\n

Steele sent his sideline into a frenzy late in the second quarter when he took a short pass from McKee and turned it into a 14-yard gain that included him\u00a0hurdling Brandon Crossley<\/a>\u00a0to get the ball inside the New England 15. McKee connected on his TD to Covey two plays later.<\/p>\n

DeVito has a nice scramble<\/p>\n

DeVito showed off his running skills in the second quarter, breaking free for a 36-yard scramble to get the Patriots into Eagles territory for the first time.<\/p>\n

The play helped set up a 41-yard field goal by Andy Borregales.<\/p>\n

Jacas flagged for roughing as his early struggles continue<\/p>\n

Patriots rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas was called for roughing the passer after knocking down Dalton in the second quarter, negating an interception by cornerback Kindle Vildor.<\/p>\n

It was the latest example of growing pains for Jacas, who on July 25 became the last second-round draft pick to sign his rookie deal. It was delayed after he had surgery on his left knee this summer, and an injury waiver was put into his contract.<\/p>\n

Jacas attended rookie minicamp following the draft in May but didn’t participate. He also sat out the team’s mandatory minicamp that month.<\/p>\n

Morton punts and passes<\/p>\n

Morton, the Patriots’ seventh-round draft pick, made a surprise appearance on special teams, punting three times after Bryce Barringer handled the first two punts. Morton’s boots averaged 44.3 yards and included a touchback.<\/p>\n

Morton continued to handle punting duties even after he took over at quarterback in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Eagles: Host Cincinnati on Friday in their final preseason game.<\/p>\n

Patriots: Visit Cleveland on Thursday to conclude their preseason.<\/p>\n

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