Patriots fans can now tailor their summer vacations around New England’s preseason schedule.
The Patriots’ 2016 preseason opponents were announced Thursday. The Patriots will play the New Orleans Saints and Chicago Bears at home and the Carolina Panthers and New York Giants on the road.
The Patriots could host joint practices with the Saints and Bears during training camp.
The Patriots will host the Saints between Aug. 11 and 15 and the Bears between Aug. 18 and 22. They’ll travel to play the Panthers between Aug. 25 and 28 and the Giants on either Sept. 1 or 2.
This is the 12th consecutive year in which the Patriots will play the Giants in the preseason.
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