FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots plan to have quarterback Tom Brady sit out Thursday nights preseason opener against the New Orleans Saints, a source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.?Jimmy Garoppolo will get the start.A source also told ESPN that Brady is one of several top players not expected to play. That group is expected to include tight end Rob Gronkowski and receivers Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan, among others.With Brady serving a four-game suspension to open the season as part of the NFLs Deflategate penalties, Patriots coach Bill Belichick said July 27 that the teams priority is to get Garoppolo ready for the start of the season and Brady will be the starter upon his return Oct. 9 against the Cleveland Browns.That was as expansive as Belichick has been on the quarterback situation through 12 training camp practices. He has deflected any questions on the topic, sometimes with annoyance.The Boston Herald first reported Wednesday that the Patriots planned to keep Brady out of the preseason opener.Last year, the Patriots planned to do the same in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers, but things shifted as the game approached, and Brady played two series before giving way to Garoppolo. At the time, the Patriots were still uncertain as to whether Brady would be available for the start of the 2015 regular season. There is no such uncertainty this year, which Garoppolo acknowledged Wednesday.Its different, for sure, keeps you on your toes, keeps you sharp, he said.Asked if hes happy with his progress at this point, Garoppolo said, Were moving in the right direction.As for the Saints, quarterback Drew Brees said Wednesday that he expects to play one series.Vapormax Plus Herre Norge . -- New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Reis is retiring after a 16-year career to become the goalie coach for the Los Angeles Galaxy. Vapormax Flyknit Dame Norge . -- The boos poured down on Tom Brady and the New England Patriots at the end of a horrible first half. http://www.vapormaxnorge.com/ . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. Vapormax Herre Norge . Oyama had six birdies and two bogeys at Kintetsu Kashikojima in the event also sanctioned by the Japan LPGA Tour. "I have been having this neck ache thats been affecting my golf recently," Oyama said. Nike Joyride Run Norge . Down by seven with 90 seconds left in regulation, thats where they looked comfortable.CLEVELAND -- Boston Red Sox All-Star knuckleballer Steven Wright has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder, an injury sustained while diving into second base as a pinch runner at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 7.The move was retroactive to Aug. 8.Boston also placed first baseman Hanley Ramirez on the bereavement list. He is expected to be away from the team for three days.Reliever Roenis Elias waas optioned to Pawtucket, and right-handers Heath Hembree and infielders Marco Hernandez and Deven Marrero were recalled from the Triple-A farm team.ddddddddddddBoston announced the roster changes before Mondays game at Cleveland, a makeup of an April 7 game postponed because of snow and cold. ' ' '