2025 New England Patriots coaching camp: Newest intel, updates

Coaching camps have kicked off across the NFL, and our crew reporters are on the bottom every day following all of the motion. The New England Patriots' camp is happening at Gillette Stadium and Patriots reporter Mike Reiss has the newest intel on standouts, highlights, place battles, depth chart motion, lower choices and naturally the quarterback room.

What follows is all the pieces we're seeing and listening to at camp. We are going to replace this file typically on Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, Stefon Diggs and extra! Who're the breakouts to look at, particularly for fantasy soccer? And which gamers on the roster bubble might make the ultimate 53?

Let's get into all of it, and be sure you preserve checking again for extra info till the primary full week of the preseason begins Thursday.

Camp updates for all 32 groups

Newest information from Patriots camp

Thursday, Aug. 14

One of many themes struck by veteran receiver Stefon Diggs since signing with the Patriots in March is to extinguish the hype surrounding his arrival. He has made no daring predictions about his availability coming off an ACL damage and has spoken sparingly with reporters who cowl the crew day by day.

Diggs stayed on script the at Patriots-Vikings practices the final two days. He agreed solely to a 1-on-1 interview with Dianna Russini of The Athletic, and as a part of that dialogue, he playfully would not even go so far as to say he is a lock to play Week 1 towards the Las Vegas Raiders.

This regardless of Diggs, whose restoration has been forward of schedule, having handed his preliminary bodily on July 19 and never having missed a observe of coaching camp.

It's with that background that coach Mike Vrabel appeared stunned to subject a query on whether or not Diggs could be within the lineup Sept. 7 for the season opener.

“He is been out right here virtually day-after-day. I am excited the place he is at,” Vrabel stated earlier than Thursday's observe with the Vikings. “He works laborious and he cares, that are two essential issues.”

Vrabel additionally acknowledged that making predictions for the long run with any participant is not one thing he likes to do. He did maintain Diggs out of the preseason opener, which got here two days after he had a restricted workload in a observe with the Commanders.

However Vrabel famous Diggs' work in a latest observe, saying: “The opposite day within the purple zone, I believed that Stefon factored and regarded good and retains getting higher.”

Extra:

• Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy accomplished 12 passes in a row at one level, which mirrored how the Patriots' protection was on its heels for almost all of Thursday's observe. “I believe they acquired the most effective of us at this time,” security Jaylinn Hawkins stated.

• Receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas dropped a number of passes and stated: “The second was all me. I used to be able to get out of there. The primary one I attempted to succeed in and go get, slightly bit out of my body … Simply extra focus.”

• Beginning proper guard Mike Onwenu on the offensive line vs. the Vikings: “[Wednesday] we did not do as properly. They gave us a number of seems and we weren't on the identical web page so we did not talk as properly. [Thursday] I believe we did slightly higher, however there are nonetheless some performs now we have to repair.”

• Kayshon Boutte caught an extended Hail Mary-type landing from Drake Maye close to the tip of observe, which was one of many spotlight performs on a day principally carried by the Vikings. “That was dope, particularly to complete on that, a soar ball like that over two individuals,” Onwenu stated.

• Vrabel celebrated his fiftieth birthday Thursday. He stated the one cake he would eat on his birthday is carrot cake.

ESPN Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert contributed to this report.

Wednesday, Aug. 13

Head coach Mike Vrabel addressed one of many notable adjustments on the depth chart over the previous three practices, explaining why security Jaylinn Hawkins has elevated to the beginning unit whereas Kyle Dugger has labored extra with the second unit.

The choice got here after Friday's preseason opening win over the Commanders, when Hawkins had two open-field tackles and likewise broke rapidly on the ball on an incompletion to receiver Okay.J. Osborn.

“He is taking part in with some velocity and performs with some physicality,” Vrabel stated of the 6-foot-1, 208-pound Hawkins, who enters his sixth NFL season. “You noticed a pair passes out to the perimeter that he was on, and tight protection within the sport.”

Talking earlier than Wednesday's observe with the Vikings in Minnesota, Vrabel additionally famous that Hawkins' communication has been sound, in addition to his adaptation to taking part in totally different strategies.

“He is persevering with to make the most of his alternatives after which we'll see the place that goes,” he stated.

In the meantime, Vrabel famous how Dugger is getting back from offseason ankle surgical procedure from an damage that originally occurred in Week 4 of final season.

Of his slide down the depth chart, he stated: “Numerous that is the fellows which have earned a proper to have a look with that first unit; there will likely be totally different lineups, so simply concentrate on the reps that you just get. Proper now, his perspective's been nice, and he is had an extended restoration within the offseason. He is been on the market, and he is continued to get higher and work, and I believe the extra that he practices, the higher he will really feel and the extra that it may translate onto the soccer subject.”

Extra:

• QB Drake Maye on a 70-yard catch-and-run TD to RB TreVeyon Henderson: “They did not account for him and I used to be simply making an attempt to provide it to him — a straightforward ball to let him catch and run. It is laborious to catch him when he is within the open subject.”

• Maye took half in a Particular Olympics flag soccer sport after observe, with Vrabel serving as a referee.

• CB Marcus Jones had an interception of Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy in 7-on-7 drills on a cross sailed over the center.

• The Vikings' pressure-oriented protection was famous by beginning heart Garrett Bradbury, who stated of the crew's blocking efficiency: “Some good, some unhealthy. Once we blocked it up, we hit some house runs.”

• WR Mack Hollins had a type of house runs, catching a deep-ball TD from Maye after which punting the ball into the stands. He stated after observe that he did it to boost the power stage, understanding it would not damage the crew (a penalty was known as by officers nevertheless it wasn't an actual sport) and solely his pockets.

ESPN Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert contributed to this report.

Tuesday, Aug. 12

The Patriots traveled to Minnesota on Tuesday afternoon upfront of two days of scheduled practices with the Vikings. Projected beginning heart Garrett Bradbury spent the prior six seasons with the Vikings, so he has an thought what to anticipate from Brian Flores' multi-faceted, attacking protection.

“I've seen some offenses are available there for joint observe with not a number of game-plan and it is an absolute catastrophe [for them],” he stated. “It's a must to game-plan.”

The Patriots did so on Monday, working off scout-team playing cards and with scout-team jerseys that featured the numbers of a few of the Vikings' high personnel. Bradbury famous that it ought to assist that Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has a background with Flores from their time teaching collectively in New England.

“It will likely be a very good battle,” Bradbury stated. “It is distinctive as a result of we're not going to see that each Sunday all 12 months, however there's little issues and wrinkles with this protection the place it is, ‘all proper, let's have a solution for this, let's return to our [pass protection] guidelines.' It will likely be a very good take a look at.”

Wednesday's observe is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET.

Bradbury was launched by the Vikings on March 17, and signed a two-year take care of a base worth of $9.5 million in New England inside days.

“It is loopy; after I first signed right here and discovered they had been going [to Minnesota] for joint observe. It will likely be nice to see all the previous guys,” he stated.

“This enterprise is about relationships and so being there for six years — whether or not it is guys within the tools room, the load room, operations guys, most significantly the fellows within the locker room — I've a number of pals there. It will likely be good to see them, and on the similar time, compete and get that a lot nearer to Week 1.”

Extra:

• The Patriots signed undrafted rookie working again Shane Watts (Fort Hayes State) and waived RB Deneric Prince with an damage designation. Prince had been signed on Sunday, however by no means practiced with the crew.

• Offensive line coach Doug Marrone stated that rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson — the projected starters at left sort out and left guard — can count on to see extra stunts after struggling to deal with one within the preseason opener that contributed to a Drake Maye fumble. Marrone famous it is on the coaches to raised put together them, earlier than including, “If one thing occurs and so they get you as soon as, and you place stuff on tape and also you're uncovered to it, you higher be sure you work on it since you're positively going to see it once more and persons are going to check you on it.”

Monday, Aug. 11

Attrition and a revolving door at working again was a high storyline for the Patriots at their 14th observe since coaching camp started.

Prime rusher Rhamondre Stevenson hasn't practiced for undisclosed causes since a powerful efficiency in Friday's preseason opener, leaving the highest reps to 2025 second-round choose TreVeyon Henderson, who has drawn raves from the teaching workers coming off an electrical effort that included a 100-yard kickoff return for a landing and one rush for 18 yards.

“He is an amazing child. Actually laborious employee. Sensible child. Can course of a number of info, which permits you as a coach to make use of him the best way he needs to be used,” offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels stated of Henderson.

“Explosive. I believe all of us noticed that the opposite night time. Powerful. Bodily. We have had some actually good gamers with talent units which might be considerably like his — perhaps no person fairly as quick. [Shane] Vereen and [Danny] Woodhead had been quick, however TreVeyon is ‘quick quick.'”

Working backs coach Tony Dews added that teaching a participant with Henderson's velocity is thrilling.

Six-year veteran Antonio Gibson was the highest backup to Henderson in Monday's observe. However with promising undrafted free-agent Lan Larison (foot) touchdown on injured reserve, newly-signed Deneric Prince not at observe for undisclosed causes, and first-year rusher Terrell Jennings not ending the exercise (probably for heat-related causes), it highlighted the crew's thinning depth. Solely not too long ago signed JaMycal Hasty was left on the depth chart, and thus, one apparent concern is overtaxing Henderson and Gibson.

Maybe that explains why the crew had undrafted rookie working again Shane Watts of Division II Fort Hays State in for a go to Monday.

Extra:

• The Patriots depart for Minnesota on Tuesday, and are scheduled to observe with the Vikings on Wednesday and Thursday. Their observe Monday included gamers carrying scout-team jerseys of key Vikings gamers (e.g. CB Byron Murphy Jr., S Harrison Smith and so on.) and had loud music blaring to problem the offensive communication.

• Rookie OT Marcus Bryant (seventh spherical, Missouri), who did not end observe Sunday, returned and was a full participant. That included taking some first-team reps at proper sort out when veteran starter Morgan Moses took a breather.

• First-year CB DJ James, who has been one of many shock tales of coaching camp and had an INT within the preseason opener, missed his first observe after showing to tug up in Sunday's observe.

• The sector-goal operation, which had produced principally stable outcomes up up to now, had its most notable struggles. Rookie Andy Borregales was 2-of-5, whereas Parker Romo was 1-of-4.

• Beginning TE Hunter Henry was held off form after showing to give you an undisclosed damage on Sunday, doubtlessly affecting his availability for the journey to Minnesota. Veteran Austin Hooper stepped up because the No. 1 possibility.

Sunday, Aug. 10

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The most important shock of the Patriots' thirteenth observe of coaching camp got here when security Kyle Dugger ran with the second-string protection.

Dugger signed a four-year, $58 million contract with the crew final offseason after having been assigned the transition tag — a mirrored image that he was seen as a core participant beneath the prior regime of coach Jerod Mayo and government vice chairman of participant personnel Eliot Wolf.

Dugger was additionally the highest draft choose of coach Invoice Belichick in 2020 after the crew traded down within the first spherical and landed him close to the highest of the second spherical (No. 37).

However how Dugger suits within the new regime led by first-year head coach Mike Vrabel stays unsure, and Sunday shined a highlight on his position as Jabrill Peppers, Jaylinn Hawkins and rookie Craig Woodson had been primarily the highest three safeties in a observe that featured principally red-zone work.

The 6-foot-1, 216-pound Dugger began in Friday's preseason opener and performed 18 defensive snaps and three particular groups snaps. He was credited with one sort out.

Extra:

• Undrafted free-agent receiver Efton Chism III made the catch of observe, elevating for a cross into the tip zone from quarterback Joshua Dobbs and coming down with it regardless of sticky protection from Marcus Jones.

• Beginning cornerback Carlton Davis III, who has practiced sparingly up up to now, elevated his workload and had one cross breakup in the long run zone.

• Receiver Stefon Diggs, who has accomplished a few of his greatest work within the purple zone and had an early TD catch in observe, uncharacteristically dropped a would-be TD in the long run zone on the ultimate play.

• Rookie OT Marcus Bryant (seventh spherical, Missouri) and first-year CB DJ James (Auburn, INT in preseason opener) did not end observe as a consequence of undisclosed accidents.

• Vrabel stated CB Christian Gonzalez would be a part of the crew in Minnesota on Wednesday/Thursday for joint practices however is not going to take part in them as he recovers from a hamstring damage. Vrabel added that WR Ja'Lynn Polk, who left Friday's preseason opener with seemed to be a proper shoulder/collarbone damage, is not going to be there.

Go up and get it @EftonChism 😳 pic.twitter.com/QJrKZrJI9w

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 10, 2025

Wednesday, Aug. 6

The Patriots' observe with the Commanders ended with a problem for the beginning and backup models for each groups.

Ball on the opponents' 25-yard line. 45 seconds on the clock. Officers on the sector.

Who wins?

For the starters, the Patriots' protection stopped the Jayden Daniels-led offense when CB Alex Austin broke up a fourth-and-7 cross in the long run zone.

However the Drake Maye-led Patriots offense was stopped when, on second-and-goal from the 9-yard line, quarterback Maye's cross towards the tip zone to an open Pop Douglas was deflected by linebacker Bobby Wagner and intercepted by Mike Sainristil.

“It was a very good play by for Bobby. I believe I might have regarded him [off] a unique means; he barely acquired a hand out,” stated Maye, who had been principally sharp all through the observe in a promising day for the offense. “I attempted to throw it with some velocity down there within the purple zone to hopefully not have tipped balls, however a very good play by him.”

Patriots backup QB Joshua Dobbs had arguably the throw of the day — on first-and-10 — connecting with WR Mack Hollins for a 25-yard TD on the entrance proper pylon.

However the Patriots' second-team protection could not maintain, as Washington backup QB Sam Hartman discovered WR Jacoby Jones for a 3-yard landing on the ultimate play with 2 seconds left.

Extra:

• Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson had two drops within the passing sport, which was out of character for him.

• Veteran WR Stefon Diggs, who had been a full participant up up to now of coaching camp, arrived on the observe subject about midway by means of the exercise. Diggs' first drill got here in 7-on-7 work within the purple zone and the primary three passes from Maye had been in his path.

• When the highest offenses for every crew went towards the opposite crew's high protection, each head coaches — Washington's Dan Quinn and New England's Mike Vrabel — stayed on the sector with their offenses.

• Third-year participant Demontrey Jacobs and 2025 seventh-round choose Marcus Bryant break up high reps at proper sort out as veteran Morgan Moses did not take part in observe as a part of a mixture of damage and cargo administration, with Vrabel saying, “Simply wish to be sensible and be sure that all people's plan is the most effective one for them to be ready for the season.”

• Rookie kicker Andy Borregales was 4-of-4 within the lone full-team field-goal work, whereas Parker Romo was 3-of-4.

• Celtics star Jayson Tatum, former Patriots WR Danny Amendola and rocker Jon Bon Jovi had been among the many celebrities in attendance on a day that drew the most important crowd of coaching camp; the ramps to the stadium overlooking the observe fields had been open to accommodate the overflow.

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WR DeMario Douglas. Outdoors of 1 dropped cross on Wednesday, he capped off a powerful couple weeks as a shifty slot participant that the Commanders struggled to cowl.

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How does the offensive line maintain up? Vrabel stated all wholesome gamers ought to count on to play within the preseason opener, however wasn't positive how lengthy. That implies that first-round choose Will Campbell and third-round choose Jared Wilson are doubtless begin at left sort out and left guard, respectively. Seven-year veteran Garrett Bradbury tasks because the beginning heart, with six-year veteran Mike Onwenu at proper guard and 12-year vet Morgan Moses at proper sort out. Higher safety for quarterback Drake Maye is a should.

Tuesday, Aug. 5

Coach Mike Vrabel dialed again the depth by scheduling a walkthrough upfront of Wednesday's extremely anticipated joint observe with the Commanders.

Maybe probably the most notable improvement was that 2024 fourth-round choose Javon Baker stayed with the highest receivers when Vrabel break up the fields between starters and backups.

That might have been a response to Monday when the 6-foot-1, 202-pound Baker caught three landing passes in 7-on-7 drills, displaying robust arms and the power to assault the soccer.

Third-year participant Kayshon Boutte, whose place among the many high 4 receivers has been one of many notable storylines of camp, was requested about Baker's emergence after the walkthrough.

“I am not stunned by the issues he does. It'd shock y'all, however we have seen it on the day-to-day,” stated Boutte.

Boutte, Stefon Diggs and DeMario “Pop” Douglas have constantly been the highest pass-catchers in observe, with veteran Mack Hollins and 2025 third-round choose Kyle Williams the subsequent choices. With a possible sixth and seventh spot obtainable, and with veteran Kendrick Bourne sidelined after being rolled up on on Friday night time, this seems like Baker's probability to make a transfer.

Extra:

• Vrabel wore a inexperienced No. 3 scout-team jersey throughout the walkthrough, and at one level tried to deflect a cross towards the sideline.

• Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, who was handled for dehydration on Monday and left observe early, was current for all the observe.

• Follow squad TE Jack Westover has proven up in latest days by aligning extra within the backfield in a fullback-type position. If the crew considers holding a 3rd TE behind veterans Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, the 6-foot-2, 245-pound Westover might enhance his probabilities by including to his versatility. Different TEs on the roster are 2024 seventh-round choose Jaheim Bell, undrafted rookie free brokers CJ Dippre and Gee Scott Jr., and up to date signings Tyler Davis and Cole Fotheringham.

“My principal focus this offseason was coming again in form.” – Kayshon Boutte, whose spot among the many high 4 WRs has been a notable storyline in coaching camp pic.twitter.com/E5zzDbohfr

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 5, 2025

Monday, Aug. 4

When the Patriots chosen Ohio State working again TreVeyon Henderson within the second spherical (No. 38), one of many issues they hoped he would add to their assault is a big-play risk — particularly within the passing sport.

That confirmed up throughout Monday's full-pads observe when the 5-foot-10, 202-pound Henderson hauled in a 20-yard over-the-shoulder landing cross from quarterback Drake Maye within the again left nook of the tip zone. Linebacker Christian Elliss was in protection.

Earlier in observe, Henderson had one other lengthy TD reception, with beginning center linebacker Robert Spillane in protection.

Fellow working again Rhamondre Stevenson took notice of the problem that linebackers have in making an attempt to cowl Henderson, saying: “They higher be capable of transfer as a result of he is quick.”

Henderson's large performs — which included a shorter TD seize to the entrance left pylon with security Kyle Dugger in protection — had been well timed from the standpoint that he was one of many gamers scheduled to talk with reporters after observe, the tenth of coaching camp.

“Coach McDaniels does a fantastic job getting us in area. It was a pleasant cross from Drake. It was good to return down with it,” Henderson stated of his spotlight play.

Out right here making performs.@TreVeyonH4 | @EftonChism pic.twitter.com/uCpaWulX3k

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 4, 2025

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• Defensive coordinator Terrell Williams was handled for dehydration at observe. He left halfway by means of with the assistance of the medical workers as a part of taking additional precaution.

• Undrafted receiver Efton Chism III had an excellent leaping catch in the long run zone from backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs, with security Craig Woodson in protection. That catch, together with third-year receiver Kayshon Boutte toe-tapping on a tight-window throw from Maye alongside the proper facet of the tip zone, had been among the many better of the day.

• Offensive sort out Vederian Lowe (shoulder) was activated from the bodily unable to carry out checklist and commenced work because the third-unit left sort out.

• The primary-unit offensive line was LT Will Campbell, LG Jared Wilson, C Garrett Bradbury, RG Mike Onwenu and RT Morgan Moses.

• The Patriots switched issues up alongside the second-unit offensive line, with 2025 seventh-round choose Marcus Bryant (Missouri) flipped from left sort out to proper sort out, and second-year participant Demontrey Jacobs flipping from proper sort out to left sort out. The inside was LG Ben Brown, C Cole Unusual and RG Tyrese Robinson — partly as a result of prior second-unit guards Caedan Wallace and Sidy Sow had been out with undisclosed accidents.

• Kickers Andy Borregales and Parker Romo had been each 4-of-4 in full-team field-goal drills. Every hit from 54, which was the longest of camp for each kickers, who've been sharp (23 of 25 general).

• One of many stars of the day in 1-on-1 pass-rush drills was undrafted free agent outdoors linebacker Elijah Ponder (Cal Poly), who confirmed a knack for bending the sting towards 4 totally different backup offensive tackles.

• Cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr., the 2024 sixth-round choose, was carted off the sector as observe stopped for a couple of minutes about midway by means of. Third-year defensive sort out Jaquelin Roy additionally did not end observe.

• Former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, in addition to former Titans gamers Taylor Lewan and Will Compton (who performed beneath Vrabel) had been among the many company at observe.

Saturday, Aug. 2

Saturday is a time without work for the Patriots after a stretch of 5 practices in 5 days, however as Invoice Belichick as soon as famously stated, there are actually “no days off.”

Alongside these strains, the Patriots' personnel workers, led by government vice chairman of participant personnel Eliot Wolf and vice chairman of participant personnel Ryan Cowden, are doubtless asking the query: Is extra personnel wanted alongside the offensive line?

This comes after every week by which the Patriots have had 4 linemen go away observe with accidents — beginning C Garrett Bradbury (ankle), third-string LT Yasir Durant (positioned on IR), second-string RG Sidy Sow (unknown) and second-string LG Caedan Wallace (unknown).

That explains why undrafted G Mehki Butler (Arkansas State) was one of many linemen defending beginning QB Drake Maye in Friday's intrasquad scrimmage.

That is commonplace in coaching camp, however with the Washington Commanders coming to city Wednesday for a joint observe after which the preseason opener Friday, the scenario on the O-line has probably hit a tipping level.

As Wolf advised Sirius XM NFL Radio earlier within the week when requested about including free brokers, “It is available in two prongs. No. 1, do we want a man to assist us observe and get by means of the preseason? Like a youthful man. Or do we actually want veteran assist at [any] place? There's not a ton of veteran assistance on the road proper now.

“You then begin trades and our professional workers is consistently different groups' rosters, working the telephones, simply making an attempt to determine if there's one other crew that has a surplus of gamers at a sure place and a deficit someplace else, then perhaps we will work a player-for-player commerce. So it is a fixed updating.”

Friday, Aug. 1

The Patriots held an intra-squad scrimmage on Friday inside Gillette Stadium, welcoming their season-ticket members and Foxborough residents because the white crew posted a 47-38 victory over the blue crew.

One of many spotlight performs was one which working again Rhamondre Stevenson — taking part in for the blue crew — would really like again.

Stevenson, who led non-QBs with seven fumbles within the 2024 season, had the ball stripped away from him and recovered by linebacker Robert Spillane.

Coach Mike Vrabel has beforehand stated that Stevenson is “going to be a big a part of what we do,” and famous that on a few of his fumbles final season, there weren't sufficient teammates downfield to guard him.

Nonetheless, improved ball safety will likely be a major focus for Stevenson, who tasks because the starter with second-round choose TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Antonio Gibson subsequent on the depth chart. Undrafted free agent Lan Larison (UC-Davis) and first-year participant Terrell Jennings are additionally on the depth chart, and could possibly be vying for a fourth roster spot.

Extra:

• QB Drake Maye threw his first interception of coaching camp (ninth observe), when WR Stefon Diggs could not corral a cross and it popped as much as LB Spillane. He later threw a second choose to CB Alex Austin on what regarded like a miscommunication with rookie WR Kyle Williams within the 2-minute drill.

• Maye had a 32-yard TD cross to Williams on a trick play, whereas backup Joshua Dobbs answered with a 35-yard TD strike to Kayshon Boutte.

• Veteran security Jaylinn Hawkins had 2 INTs within the scrimmage — one on WR DeMario “Pop” Douglas on a trick play, and the opposite on undrafted rookie QB Ben Wooldridge (that went by means of the arms of undrafted Larison).

• Larison, who had some additional reps with Gibson not training, had probably the greatest runs of the observe by making a pointy lower to the within and darting in for a 5-yard TD.

• Veteran WR Kendrick Bourne hobbled off the sector with what regarded like an ankle/foot damage.

• For the scrimmage, Vrabel had ILBs coach Zak Kuhr as the pinnacle coach of the blue crew, with Josh McDaniels because the offensive coordinator. In the meantime, TEs coach Thomas Brown was the pinnacle coach of the white crew, with Terrell Williams because the defensive coordinator.

• Vrabel stated coaches held a draft to separate up the roster, and joked, “I am going to let you determine who received the coin flip.” Maye, for what it is value, was on the blue crew.

Thursday, July 31

Veteran WR Mack Hollins practiced for the primary time after opening coaching camp on the bodily unable to carry out checklist, and his place on the depth chart was notable.

The 6-foot-4, 221-pound Hollins labored with the starters on the walk-through observe. On his first snap, he aligned reverse Stefon Diggs, with DeMario Douglas within the slot.

Hollins' return appeared to most influence third-year receiver Kayshon Boutte, who had principally been working alongside Diggs and Douglas. The 5-foot-11, 197-pound Boutte nonetheless took some snaps among the many starters, however Hollins' presence was a reminder that the crew has vital plans for him after signing him to a two-year, $8.4 million contract within the offseason.

Hollins had 31 receptions for 378 yards and 5 touchdowns final season for the Payments.

The Patriots even have 2025 third-round choose Kyle Williams, nine-year veteran Kendrick Bourne, 2024 draft picks Ja'Lynn Polk (second spherical) and Javon Baker (fourth spherical), and 2025 undrafted free agent Efton Chism III on the roster at a all of a sudden crowded receiver spot.

Extra:

• Quarterback Drake Maye has but to throw an interception by means of eight practices (2 walkthroughs).

• Maye on Diggs within the purple zone: “His mindset, simply attacking the soccer. A man like that, together with his stature who has caught a number of touchdowns on this league and made a number of large performs, he desires to go get the soccer. He tells me on a regular basis, ‘If the ball is within the air, it may be mine.' I believe it is comforting listening to it…”

• Third-round choose Jared Wilson as soon as once more aligned as the highest left guard, with fourth-year veteran Ben Brown as the highest heart (with veteran Garrett Bradbury sidelined as a consequence of an ankle damage).

• With beginning CB Christian Gonzalez rehabbing a left hamstring damage, first-year participant DJ James (6-foot-0 ,184 kilos) has acquired some starting-level reps in his absence.

• Veteran beginning CB Carlton Davis III, who has participated in simply three of eight practices (1 common, 2 walkthroughs), returned to the sector.

• A full-pads scrimmage is scheduled for inside Gillette Stadium on Friday night time, with the crew break up in half — with Maye main one offense and Joshua Dobbs the opposite.

Wednesday, July 30

When Patriots coach Mike Vrabel arrived at practice, he was flanked by Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and Mazzulla's son, Michael Harden.

“Joe's implausible. I recognize him from the time that I acquired right here, reaching out,” Vrabel stated. “We're most likely totally different personalities, and I believe that that is most likely the factor I recognize most about him. He is all the time making an attempt to study and acquire information, other ways about constructing a crew, about technique, about scheme, about inspiring gamers to do their job higher. So, I all the time love my conversations with him.”

Vrabel introduced the Patriots' rookie class to the Celtics' facility in June.

In the meantime, Mazzulla's son performs soccer at Xaverian Brothers Excessive Faculty, which is about 10 miles north of Gillette Stadium within the city of Westwood, Massachusetts. He is an out of doors linebacker, which after all was Vrabel's place over his 14-year taking part in profession.

Extra:

• With beginning heart Garrett Bradbury not at observe after showing to injure his ankle on Tuesday, it was a shock to see Ben Brown take his spot with the starters, with 2025 third-round choose Jared Wilson as the highest left guard. Some shaky QB/C exchanges with Wilson may need contributed to that call, which additionally bumped Cole Unusual to heart on the second unit.

• QB Drake Maye has but to throw an interception in seven practices, which displays, partly, his improved decision-making. Arguably his greatest throw of the day was a 35-yard strike down the proper sideline to rookie WR Kyle Williams (CB DJ James in protection, with S Kyle Dugger within the space).

• Former Harvard standout Truman Jones flashed in 1-on-1s with a dynamic spin transfer on OT Demontrey Jacobs, appeared to get the higher of veteran OT Morgan Moses on a large rush in a previous rep, and likewise acquired extra OLB reps in crew drills with starter Harold Landry III getting an off day. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Jones was one of many crew's 4 offseason award winners and could possibly be making a push for a roster spot.

• Different decisive defensive wins in 1-on-1 pass-rush reps: Rookie OLB Bradyn Swinson (over LT Will Campbell), OLB Elijah Ponder bending round RT Jack Conley and DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr. racing previous LG Unusual.

• In contrast to the earlier two practices, when the Patriots had only one kicker try subject targets, they break up the reps between sixth-round choose Andy Borregales and John Parker Romo. Every went 4-of-4, with the space between 33 and 53 yards.

Tuesday, July 29

When veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs assessed Tuesday's observe, he stated the crew's QBs felt they missed some alternatives early after which completed robust — notably within the purple zone.

One notable theme from the red-zone work: Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs showcased apparent chemistry by connecting on two touchdowns.

Diggs, specifically, appears to have a knack for working in tight areas. On the primary landing, with the ball across the 10-yard line, Diggs out-leveraged the protection and created a gap to the again right-hand nook of the tip zone. Maye delivered a ravishing ball after stepping up into the pocket, with rookie security Craig Woodson as the closest defender.

And on the second TD, from across the 5-yard line, Diggs once more ran by means of site visitors towards the again right-hand nook of the tip zone, with first-year cornerback DJ James trailing intently. The window was tight, and Maye, who probably would have been sacked in stay motion, once more delivered an correct strike that Diggs hauled in for six.

Drake to Diggs 🪣@DrakeMaye2 | #NEPats pic.twitter.com/EWGCZnQfVj

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) July 29, 2025

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• CB Christian Gonzalez did not observe after pulling up on Monday and reaching for his left leg. Gonzalez arrived on the sector towards the tip of the exercise — carrying shorts, a t-shirt, hat and a medical sleeve over his left leg — and watched a red-zone drill together with his defensive teammates. He appeared to be in good spirits.

• In the future after rookie left sort out Will Campbell was ripped to the bottom by Keion White in his first 1-on-1 pass-rush repetition, Campbell responded by locking White out on the primary repetition on Tuesday. He has robust arms.

• Rookie kicker Andy Borregales was 6-of-6 within the lone full-team field-goal drill of observe, which was an essential response for him after going 2-of-4 on Saturday. Moreover, his competitors for the job, John Parker Romo, was a decisive 6-of-6 on Monday.

• Attrition on the offensive line bears watching, as beginning heart Garrett Bradbury limped off late, beginning proper sort out Morgan Moses was a restricted participant, and third-string left sort out Yasir Durant additionally did not end.

• Receiver Javon Baker, the 2024 fourth-round choose who's preventing for a roster spot, confirmed robust arms by snaring a 6-yard landing cross from Dobbs in a red-zone drill (over CB Marcellas Dial Jr. — virtually plucking it off his helmet).

Monday, July 28

Beginning cornerback Christian Gonzalez left observe about halfway by means of, as he was overlaying WR Stefon Diggs on a crossing route and pulled up earlier than reaching towards his left leg. Gonzalez took himself off the sector, limping to the sideline and sitting behind teammates across the 30-yard line. After sitting down briefly, he popped up and walked beneath his personal energy to the far subject and athletic coaching tent. He had a slight limp.

There was no quick phrase on Gonzalez's standing.

Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III challenge because the crew's starters. Davis, who opened camp on the non-football damage checklist, has solely participated in two full practices (one was a walkthrough).

With each Gonzalez and Davis not on the sector Monday, it thrust Alex Austin and Marcus Jones into the highest roles, with 2024 sixth-round choose Marcellas Dial Jr. the highest slot possibility.

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• John Parker Romo, who's competing towards sixth-round choose Andy Borregales at kicker, was 6-of-6 within the lone full-team field-goal work (distance from 32 to 52). Borregales, who was 2-of-4 on Saturday (together with a missed PAT), did not kick.

• This was the primary full-pads observe of coaching camp, and it included 1-on-1 work for offensive linemen and defensive linemen/linebackers. DE Keion White had a pull/rip transfer on LT Will Campbell for one of many extra decisive wins. Campbell, the No. 4 general choose within the draft, appeared to get better and held his floor properly in 11-on-11 work.

• Different notable 1-on-1 wins from defenders from this reporter's perspective: DT Khyiris Tonga over the left shoulder of C Garrett Bradbury, OLB Anfernee Jennings getting round RT Demontrey Jacobs; DT Jahvaree Ritzie over the surface shoulder of LG Caedan Wallace.

• Notable 1-on-1 wins for offensive linemen: Beginning RG Mike Onwenu holds his floor vs. DT Christian Barmore; backup RG Sidy Sow slows down rookie DT Joshua Farmer.

• With the crew in full pads for the primary time, the observe notably centered closely on the run sport. The protection appeared to have the higher hand.

• WR Ja'Lynn Polk practiced for the primary time in coaching camp, and caught a brief TD cross from Drake Maye within the again left-hand nook of the tip zone.

• Rookie heart Jared Wilson (third spherical, Georgia) was concerned in a fumbled heart/QB trade with Maye in 11-on-11 work.

• Undrafted free-agent WR Demeer Blankumsee was carted off late within the observe.

Saturday, July 26

There was one apparent theme by means of the Patriots' first 4 coaching camp practices: It is first-round choose Will Campbell because the beginning left sort out after which a notable hole behind him on the depth chart (seventh-round choose Marcus Bryant).

Campbell, the No. 4 general choose, has hung powerful by means of the beginning of camp as edge rushers have principally had the luxurious of peeling their ears again and surging up the sector as a result of there may be little risk of a working sport till full pads come on Monday.

The Patriots are relying on him to improve a unit that ranked thirty first in cross block win charge final season.

In his first interview since camp started, Campbell struck a humble tone.

“Whenever you're a rookie, there's not so much that you've got seen, so that you're making an attempt to get higher in any means, form and type which you could to assist this soccer crew,” he stated. “I believe now we have a fantastic tradition as a rookie class. We have lived in a lodge collectively since we have got right here within the spring, so we have all the time been round one another, and are hungry and desirous to work.”

Scene-setter: First-round choose Will Campbell indicators after observe. pic.twitter.com/YN0tR9NPEr

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 26, 2025

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• Sixth-round choose Andy Borregales hooked a PAT vast left to open the aggressive kicking portion of observe. He took accountability after observe for mishitting the soccer.

• Drake Maye had two landing passes of about 60 yards — the primary to WR Javon Baker in 7-on-7 drills, and the second to DeMario Douglas in 11-on-11 drills when he rolled out of the pocket to his proper and stored his eyes up the sector.

• LB Robert Spillane had two pass-breakups as one of many protection's extra energetic gamers. Facet notice on Spillane: As one of many first gamers to reach at observe every day, he typically sprints on to the sector as a approach to hearth himself up.

• Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson caught an extended landing cross from backup QB Joshua Dobbs on a double transfer that shook LB Marte Mapu.

• First-year CB D.J. James, who had the primary interception of camp, confirmed up once more with a breakup on a Dobbs cross supposed for WR Kyle Williams.

• Tight protection from LB Jack Gibbens on RB Lan Larison resulted in a Dobbs cross being batted to S Jabrill Peppers for an interception — the second choose of camp for the protection (each off Dobbs).

Friday, July 25

The Patriots held a walkthrough observe on Day 3 of camp, dialing again the bodily load on gamers. That offered a springboard to zoom out and acquire perspective on how quarterback Drake Maye is making an impression on teammates, comparable to projected beginning heart Garrett Bradbury.

“I am unable to consider how mature he's at such a younger age,” stated the 30-year-old Bradbury, who spent the primary six years of his profession with the Vikings earlier than becoming a member of New England as a free agent this offseason. “I spent a number of time with him this spring and I've to remind myself he is 22. When it comes to his method and his mentality, he would not act like a 22-year-old. He understands the load of the place he performs.

“He is all the time choosing my mind. I acquired to play with Kirk Cousins for a very long time — he is a professional's professional, did all the pieces the proper means — and [Drake] will say ‘What would Kirk consider this? What had been his preparations like with this?' So any means I might help him, that is why I am right here. As a result of I believe everybody is aware of he has a shiny future.”

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• Third-round choose Jared Wilson (Georgia) continues to rotate with the starters at heart and left guard, which has been one of the crucial notable developments on the depth chart. “I believe he is a fast learner. He is been in a position to study two positions inside, so far as heart and guard,” coach Mike Vrabel stated.

• Projected beginning CB Carlton Davis III, who opened camp on the non-football damage checklist, was on the sector after not participating in Thursday's observe. Vrabel stated it was “upkeep and persevering with to type of give him what he wants as a part of the plan.”

• Those that weren't at observe: WR Mack Hollins (PUP), TE Austin Hooper (PUP), OT Vederian Lowe (PUP), S Josh Minkins (non-football damage checklist), WR Ja'Lynn Polk (muscle-related damage after passing his preliminary bodily).

• This was the most well liked observe of camp to this point, with temperatures within the 90s.

• Bradbury, OLB Okay'Lavon Chaisson (on his twenty sixth birthday), S Kyle Dugger, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, DL Keion White got here to the media interview space after observe.

Thursday, July 24

“You may by no means go broke taking a revenue.”

That was the theme of the second observe of Patriots coaching camp for QB Drake Maye, who completed 14 of 15 however hardly pushed the ball down the sector. There have been a number of brief throws, which was by design.

“Simply be good on first down, constructive play, do not go backwards,” working again Rhamondre Stevenson defined of the offense's objective.

Two of Maye's completions got here to WR Stefon Diggs — on the second and third performs — as they proceed to develop a connection.

Maye totaled 10 interceptions in 13 video games final season (solely 10 by which he went wire to wire), and a part of doubtlessly reducing that quantity is just not forcing an enormous play when a safer, closer-to-the-line-of-scrimmage possibility is obtainable to him.

He touched on this earlier this 12 months when he stated: “I've acquired to do my a part of taking what's open — taking the very first thing; typically while you have a tendency to attend for the large one, holding the ball, it isn't [always] open.”

Stefon Diggs across the cones … and into the group. pic.twitter.com/Zx30PpDrBZ

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 24, 2025

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• WR Ja'Lynn Polk, the 2024 second-round choose who's preventing for a roster spot, did not observe for the second day in a row. A supply stated he handed his preliminary bodily however skilled some minor muscle tightness, so the plan is to be cautious.

• Projected beginning CB Carlton Davis III did not observe (it could possibly be associated to easing him again in after opening camp on the non-football damage checklist), which thrust third-year participant Alex Austin into the beginning lineup.

• Within the first full-team FG work of camp, rookie Andy Borregales was 3 of 4 (lacking vast left from 50ish yards) whereas former observe squad participant John Parker Romo was 4 of 4. The kicks got here from an estimated distance of 30 to 50 yards.

• Slot receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas had the catch of the day, elevating alongside the left sideline to snare a supply from No. 2 QB Joshua Dobbs.

• Rookie WR Kyle Williams, who impressed on Day 1 with a catch towards second-team All-Professional CB Christian Gonzalez, was quieter on Day 2 and dropped one brief cross.

• Third-round draft choose Jared Wilson once more rotated in with the highest unit — at heart and left guard. He was concerned in a single mishandled heart/QB trade with Maye.

• DT Christian Barmore (coming back from a recurrence of blood clots that restricted him to 4 video games in 2024) was not a full participant as a part of a designed plan. Free-agent signing Khyiris Tonga and third-year participant Jeremiah Pharms Jr. had been the subsequent two gamers filling his void alongside Milton Williams.

• Marcus Jones, Douglas, Williams and Efton Chism III labored as punt returners.

Wednesday, July 23

On quarterback Drake Maye's first play in full-team drills, he hit WR Stefon Diggs on a brief crossing route over the center, which sparked an audible cheer from the 5,000-plus followers in attendance on the primary day of coaching camp.

Maye in contrast it to the primary catch in a sport that often ignites a response from the house crowd. The 2 additionally linked on the primary play of a unique full-team drill.

“It is superior having the ability to throw to a man like that,” Maye stated. “And even while you really feel like he is not open, he will go make a play for you in tight protection.”

For his half, Diggs stated the method of incomes Maye's belief is crucial. The 2 frolicked collectively, together with different teammates, in North Carolina earlier than coaching camp.

“He is a younger quarterback. I consider in him. I believe he will have a number of success on this league,” Diggs stated.

Stefon Diggs reveals his pleasure to the group, which reacts to his arrival. pic.twitter.com/JXNhKTmerR

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 23, 2025

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• Rookie WR Kyle Williams (third spherical, Washington State) had a catch alongside the left sideline, with second-team All-Professional CB Christian Gonzalez in protection. That earned reward from Maye.

• WR Ja'Lynn Polk, the 2024 second-round choose from the College of Washington, did not observe regardless of having handed his bodily. That created alternatives for others, comparable to Williams.

• Rookie Jared Wilson (third spherical, Georgia) combined into the first-unit on the offensive line at heart at instances.

• The preliminary high offensive line: LT Will Campbell, LG Cole Unusual, C Garrett Bradbury, RG Mike Onwenu, RT Morgan Moses. At all times powerful to evaluate safety with out full pads, however the protection did appear to return by means of a number of instances.

• Restricted free-agent LB Christian Elliss earned the highest reps subsequent to signal-caller Robert Spillane at one of many high open competitions on the roster (with Jahlani Tavai, Jack Gibbens and Marte Mapu amongst others within the combine).

• With veteran TE Austin Hooper on the PUP checklist, former practice-squad participant Jack Westover was given the preliminary probability to take his reps alongside No. 1 possibility Hunter Henry.

• Maye, Diggs, Spillane, DT Milton Williams, WR DeMario “Pop” Douglas and RB Antonio Gibson had been chosen to talk with reporters after observe.

Tuesday, July 22

On the day most Patriots veterans reported for coaching camp, the tone set by first-year head coach Mike Vrabel was the recent subject of dialog. Occasions are altering in Foxborough.

“Coach Vrabel brings a unique vibe from the years earlier that I have been right here,” All-Professional particular teamer Brenden Schooler stated. “You are not scared, however he is not messing round. When you're not in your Ps and Qs, and doing precisely what you are requested to do the way you're purported to do it, I do not suppose guys are going to be sticking round lengthy… There's additionally the joy and power he brings.”

• Schooler, TE Hunter Henry and CB Christian Gonzalez had been the gamers chosen to reply questions from reporters.

• Vrabel on gamers being in form on Day 1: “Primarily based on the conditioning take a look at and all people on the weights the place we requested them to be, I believed we met expectations in that regard.”