Patriots' Tom Brady: Will not play Thursday against Saints

Brady (suspension) will not play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Saints, Ben Volin of the Boston Globe reports.

This isn't necessarily surprising news, as head coach Bill Belichick has made it clear during training camp that getting Patriots backup Jimmy Garappolo ready for the first four games of the season, during which Brady will serve his suspension, is a top priority for New England. Rookie Jacoby Brissett will also likely see playing time for the Patriots on Thursday.