The Patriots and the Commanders joined forces for a spirited practice session behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, one that will go down as one of the most unique joint practices we'll ever see.

Two former longtime Patriots defenders faced their old teammates in joint practice on Wednesday, reflecting on their New England legacy while embracing new roles in Washington.

But the New England Patriots quarterback is keeping tabs on what his Washington Commanders’ counterpart — and others from their draft class — are up to heading into their second NFL seasons. Maye and Daniels were on the field together Wednesday for a joint practice between the teams in advance of their exhibition game on Friday.