Morning Sports Update: Tom Brady will reportedly play Friday against Panthers

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Tom Brady could see his first preseason action in 2016. Elise Amendola / AP

August 26, 2016

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Tom Brady will reportedly play in preseason Week 3, the Red Sox place rookie Andrew Benintendi on the disabled list, and the Sox lose to the Rays.

Tom Brady will reportedly play in preseason Week 3 against Panthers: The Patriots quarterback will indeed play Friday night against the Carolina Panthers. Given Bill Belichick’s stated objective of making Jimmy Garoppolo’s preparation for the season’s first four games a priority, it was uncertain whether Brady would be on the field even though he traveled. (CSNNE.com)

Red Sox place Andrew Benintendi on disabled list: After getting off to a flying start at the Major League level, Red Sox rookie Andrew Benintendi is headed to the 15-day disabled list. (Boston.com)

Patriots trade for former No. 6 pick Barkevious Mingo: The Patriots are trading with the Browns for 2013 sixth-overall selection Barkevious Mingo, the Patriots announced Thursday. New England is giving Cleveland a fifth round pick for Mingo, according to the Browns’ website. (Boston.com)

Patriots reinstate Alan Branch from suspension: The team reinstated defensive tackle Alan Branch from an internal suspension for violation of team rules. (WEEI.com)

Mo Vaughn has high praise for David Ortiz: As David Ortiz winds down his career with the Red Sox, achieving milestones with what seems like every swing of the bat, Mo Vaughn is nodding in approval from afar. (The Boston Globe)