Drake Maye isn’t exactly measuring himself against Jayden Daniels.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.

Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, friends off the field, guide their teams through a sometimes-spirited joint practice.

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.

Wednesday’s joint practice with the Commanders served as a measuring stick for the Patriots’ new-look offense. For two weeks, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and quarterback Drake Maye have faced off against their own offense to mixed results.

Follow along here for the latest news, highlights and updates from the Commanders' joint practice with the Patriots.