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Patriots training camp competitions, updated heading into second week
The New England Patriots’ training camp is in full swing, which means that the race for roster spots is starting to heat up as well. A total of 53 are available, and with a significant chunk of those already allocated to players such as Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Milton Williams or Christian Gonzalez, only a […]
Sunday Patriots Notes: Eli Raridon impressing early in training camp
The New England Patriots’ training camp is fully underway. Following three straight padded practices to conclude the first week, the team is off on Sunday before getting back to work. Before we focus on what lies ahead, however, let’s take one final look back at the week that was. Welcome to the latest installment of […]
Tanner Arkin ‘learning quickly’ amid first-team reps, says Mike Vrabel
After the New England Patriots secured a Super Bowl appearance just six months ago and put together an offseason highlighted by key additions, it’s difficult to find vulnerabilities on a roster poised for improvement in 2026. However, with multi-year free-agent signing Julian Hill placed on season-ending injured reserve in the spring due to a knee […]
7 performances of note from the Patriots’ seventh training camp practice
For a third straight day, the New England Patriots put on their full pads on Saturday. Intensity was not as high as the last two days as several veterans were managed, but plenty of work still was done. To recap the seventh practice of the summer, please make sure to head over to our Patriots […]
Patriots’ rookie Gabe Jacas participates in first practice
Patriots rookie outside linebacker Gabe Jacas made his NFL practice debut Saturday. After starting training camp on the active/non-football injury list, Jacas passed his physical and returned to the practice field. “We’ll get Gabe back today,” Mike Vrabel said Saturday morning. “He’ll be out there in a limited role. We’ve talked to you about the […]
Patriots training camp recap: Offseason additions active at wide receiver
While the pads remained on for the New England Patriots on Saturday, the practice scripts were thrown away as Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff instead simulated in-game drives. “There is no script, so the players won’t have what the play is or what the situation is, which we always like to do here, and […]
Patriots training camp primer: Day 7 practice preview, schedule, more
The New England Patriots will close out their second block of practices on Saturday. For a third straight day, the reigning AFC champions will hit the Gillette Stadium fields before a second off-day on Sunday. Here is all you need to know about training camp practice No. 7. Schedule The seventh practice of this year’s […]
3-Point Stance: Patriots’ training camp expectations have changed
The 2024 season left the New England Patriots in a bleak spot. New England finished the season with a 4-13 record and moved on from Jerod Mayo as head coach after just one season. The only factors offering the fan base hope were 2024 third overall pick Drake Maye making a potential leap and new […]
Efton Chism leaning on mental growth entering second season
Getting ready to enter the NFL as a rookie, the focus for Efton Chism III was preparing for the physicality of the league. After signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent, Chism went on to make the 53-man roster following a standout training camp and preseason. Entering Year 2, his offseason focus then […]
Fans view this Patriots wide receiver as the odd man out
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye described his wide receiver room by two words on Friday: crowded and competitive. The Patriots roster currently features seven wide receivers with NFL experience, as they acquired A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs this offseason to work with Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism III. […]
Patriots 2026 scouting report for WR Kyle Dixon
The New England Patriots decided to forgo the wide receiver position in this year’s NFL Draft, but they did sign a bunch of rookie free agents afterwards. Among that group, nobody had as unique a background as Kyle Dixon. A former baseball player in college, he spent his only two football seasons at Culver-Stockton in […]
What releasing Otis Reese means for the Patriots
Before entering the practice fields for their sixth session of this year’s training camp, the New England Patriots decided to part ways with a member of their linebacker group. Otis Reese, who had originally joined the team via its practice squad last November, was released. With no follow-up move happening yet, let’s analyze what we […]
Patriots work out two defensive backs after opening roster spot
After one roster spot opened, two free agents visited Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots hosted safeties Eric Butler and Tysheem Johnson for workouts on Friday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Butler, listed at 6-foot-2, 195 pounds, was invited to rookie minicamp with the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints after going unselected […]
6 performances of note from the Patriots’ sixth training camp practice
For a second straight day, the New England Patriots put on their full pads on Friday. This meant that, for a second straight day, the intensity was high in Foxborough. To recap the sixth practice of the summer, please make sure to head over to our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, here is […]
Drake Maye and A.J. Brown finding their rhythm at Patriots camp
Building chemistry can take time. Drake Maye and A.J. Brown learned that over the Patriots’ four training camp practices, as the duo struggled to get on the same page. But since the pads came on Thursday, their connection has come to life. “Just giving more chances to him,” Maye said. “I think you see with […]
Patriots training camp recap: Drake Maye stacks another strong practice
Following their first padded practice of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Friday and once again donned full pads as the focus was mainly in the red zone again. Here’s what went down on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton Davis III, DT Christian Barmore (new) […]
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Patriots training camp primer: Day 6 practice preview, schedule, more
Coming off their most intense practice of the summer so far, the New England Patriots will be back on the Gillette Stadium fields on Friday. It will be their sixth session of training camp and a chance for players to build on the foundation laid through the ramp-up period and the first padded practice on […]
Patriots release backup linebacker Otis Reese
The New England Patriots have parted ways with a member of their linebacker group. Otis Reese, who spent parts of the 2025 season on New England’s practice squad, has been released by the team. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston was first to report the transaction that has since been confirmed by the organization. Reese, […]
Caleb Lomu embracing physicality early in rookie training camp
As Patriots first-round pick Caleb Lomu climbed the hill to the practice fields ahead of his first padded NFL practice, he admittedly felt some nerves. Those feelings quickly disappeared once the hitting started, reminding Lomu of one key piece of advice he received beforehand. “Just being a violent player,” Lomu said. “You’re going against another […]
The Patriots have found their new James Develin, save for the neck roll
Even with the game becoming increasingly pass-centric and despite having the greatest quarterback of all time under center, the New England Patriots of the 2010s remained steadfast in their belief in a balanced offense. Accordingly, they were one of the few teams to still employ a traditional fullback during those years. Fast forward to 2026, […]
Kayshon Boutte staying focused amid Patriots trade rumors
Kayshon Boutte knows his future may not be in New England. But for now, the wide receiver is focused on where his feet are. “I think my main focus is just that I’m here today. If I’m somewhere else next week or the week after, I mean that’s kinda what it is. That’s part of […]
7 performances of note from the Patriots’ fifth training camp practice
Five days into training camp, the New England Patriots decided to up the intensity. The introduction of full pads brought an increase in physicality and competition. To recap what was a rainy session on the Gillette Stadium practice fields, please make sure to head over to our Patriots training camp notebook. In the meantime, let’s […]
Things are starting to click for Eli Raridon at Patriots training camp
After back-to-back training camp practices with multiple catches and securing two red. zone touchdowns on Thursday, New England Patriots rookie tight end Eli Raridon is growing more comfortable at the NFL level. “It’s going well,” Raridon said Thursday about his first training camp as a pro. “I’ve got a lot of great people in the […]
Patriots training camp recap: Drake Maye-A.J. Brown connection comes to life
Following their first off day of training camp, the New England Patriots were back to work on Thursday and donned full pads for the first time this summer as work transitioned into the red zone. Here’s what went down on the rainy practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. Attendance Absent: CB Carlton Davis (new), CB Brandon […]