Jimmy Garoppolo

New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before an NFL football game in New Orleans, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

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CHARLOTTE -- Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start for the Patriots Friday against the Panthers, but Tom Brady will also play, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss.

Bill Belichick faced a unique dilemma all week, as Brady clearly has made it known that he'd like to play. This might be Belichick's best compromise: Starting Garoppolo, who needs the reps and should get accustomed to making a start on the road, and inserting Brady for a few series at some point.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman may also make his preseason debut. Edelman was on the field early going through his usual pregame catch routine.

It's unclear if linebacker Barkevious Mingo, acquired Thursday in a trade with the Browns, will play Friday. He reportedly traveled to Carolina following the trade.