Philadelphia kicks off the 2009 preseason slate with a home game against Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The game will be held Thursday, Aug. 13 at Lincoln Financial Field, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. This marks the second straight year these two teams will clash in the preseason. The Eagles posted a 27-17 win at New England last August.

It's not clear whether Brady, who missed most of last season with a knee injury, will see action in this game. But the Patriots had a busy offseason, signing the likes of veteran running back Fred Taylor.

Of course, the game features a pair of players who were on opposite sidelines when the teams met in Super Bowl XXXIX in Jacksonville. Cornerback Asante Samuel is in his second season in Philadelphia while wide receiver Greg Lewis is in his first season in New England after being traded to the Patriots in March.