UPDATE: 8:00pm - Tom Brady started the New England Patriots' preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.
Brady made one completion on four attempts for ten yards while playing two series before Jimmy Garoppolo entered the game late in the first quarter.
2:45pm - Tom Brady will play tonight in the Patriots' preseason opener against the Packers at Gillette Stadium.
He'll draw a rousing ovation no doubt, but keep an eye on that protection. On the offensive line, Bryan Stork, Marcus Cannon, Nate Solder and Sebastian Vollmer apparently won't go.
Earlier, Brady hinted at playing tonight, in the Patriots preseason opener vs. the Packers at Gillette Stadium.
Brady has absolutely expressed to the coaching staff he wants to play, per sources. But Bill Belichick will make (or has made) a final decision.