New England Patriots

The Patriots supported their Olympic rugby star with a simple gesture at practice

Published Nov. 15, 2016 2:28 p.m. ET

Cameron DaSilva

New England Patriots safety Nate Ebner is away from the team at the moment to pursue his dream of playing for the U.S. rugby team in the Rio Olympics.

Ebner made his debut on Tuesday against Argentina, and the Patriots were behind him despite being thousands of miles away.

Bill Belichick and Patriots coaches wore Ebner T-shirts at practice, which was a nice gesture from the team.

Belichick looks particularly great in the replica kit. Now he just needs a hoodie version made for him.

Team USA lost to Argentina, but they take on Brazil next.

Bill Belichick supporting Nate Ebner with some USA Rugby gear. Games today vs. Argentina (12p) and Brazil (5p). pic.twitter.com/Lr3wV5oGY2
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 9, 2016

Patriots coaches are wearing shirts supporting Nate Ebner ahead of USA Rugby's olympic matchup today. pic.twitter.com/y7y5KQDLpU
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 9, 2016

Belichick and the #Patriots coaches are wearing Nate Ebner USA Rugby shirts at today’s practice pic.twitter.com/mVks47eLd9
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) August 9, 2016