New England Patriots Maye and McCarthy show progress in Patriots-Vikings joint practices The bright side for both players was plenty of room for real progress, which became a bit easier to envision ...

McCarthy, who will not play in Saturday’s preseason game against the Patriots, completed 13 straight throws at one point during Thursday’s final joint practice.

Maye, picked third in 2024, showed his experience Wednesday as McCarthy, the No. 10 pick that year, saw extended action against a defense other than his own.

The Minnesota Vikings offense performed well in joint practices vs the New England Patriots as J.J. McCarthy continued to look poised.