Mayo was on the field for 15 of 76 defensive snaps in Friday's preseason game against the Panthers, ESPN.com's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

In his limited time on the field Friday, Mayo recorded four tackles, while csnne.com notes that the veteran LB showed well against the Panthers' starters in his first game action since last October when he tore his patella tendon. Mayo is slated to start at middle linebacker for the Patriots this season, an assignment that provides him with IDP utility, thanks to his knack for racking up tackles when healthy.