We learned the Patriots' preseason opponents last Thursday, and the Patriots announced the dates and times for those games today:

Friday, Aug. 9 -- at Eagles (7:30 p.m.)

Friday, Aug. 16 -- vs. Buccaneers (8 p.m.)*

Thursday, Aug. 22 -- at Lions (7:30 p.m.)

Thursday, Aug. 29 -- vs. Giants (7:30 p.m.)

* National television on Fox