Greg Bedard

The New England Patriots cut DT Jonathan Fanene after terminating his contract in what was a costly move for the team.

Patriots release three players, including DT Jonathan Fanene.

The Patriots didn't dress 26 players on Monday night in their 27-17 loss to the Eagles, including several key starters, including like QB Tom Brady, LB Jerod Mayo and DT Vince Wilfork.

A lot of big names -- among them, Tom Brady, Wes Welker and Jerod Mayo -- won't play in Monday night's game against the Eagles.

QB Tom Brady and several starters won't play for the Patriots on Monday night against the Eagles, according to multiple reports.

The Patriots concluded training camp Friday with a light and quick practice. It ended on a high note, in the annual tradition, as DE Chandler Jones caught a punt that gave the team the night off.

Here's a look at where some of the Patriots' top roster battles stand at the moment.

The Patriots' offense continues to sputter under a myriad of blocking issues with a line that doesn't have starters at four spots (LG Logan Mankins, C Dan Connolly, RG Brian Waters and RT Sebastian Vollmer) in their projected positions.

RB Stevan Ridley and S Tavon Wilson sustained injuries in practice.

Patriots LG Logan Mankins has returned to contact drills, but he's still far from game-ready.

WR Jabar Gaffney pulled up with a right quad injury during the Patriots' practice Wednesday and did not return.

Patriots' passing offense choppy once again, and the O-line struggles on Tuesday, but the defense -- especially the secondary -- shines.

The Patriots took a risk by waiving LB Dane Fletcher, but he wasn't claimed, so it paid off.

After a tough game against the Saints, tackles Nate Solder and Marcus Cannon are trying to forget, move on and get ready for the Patriots' next opponent.

New England put on pads Monday, its first time in pads since the game Thursday, but most of the time on the practice field was prep work and deception.