Jonnu Smith, Henry ready to help QB Jones in opener for Pats

Published September 6, 2021 5:40 PM

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Injuries this summer disrupted the chemistry building process for new Patriots tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry. But both started New England’s first game week without restrictions, a good sign for two players the Patriots are counting on to help take pressure off rookie quarterback Mac Jones. It’s particularly important this week as Jones starts his first regular-season NFL game opposite a Dolphins defense that features 2020 NFL interception leader Xavien Howard.

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