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TEAM
TALK
- Patriots Training Camp: Schedule, fan activities, Alumni signings, FAQs. What to know before you go.
- Patriots Catch-22: Training camp observations and analysis , previewing first padded practice. (2 hours)
- Photos: Patriots Training Camp 7/27 (Mon) and 7/28 (Tues)
LOCAL LINKS
- Michael Hurley tells us what to watch for from today’s first full-pads practice. 1. Christian Gonzalez participation. 2. Big dogs gotta eat: DL vs. OL full force. 3. Caleb Lomu’s fit; More.
- Mike Reiss updates his training camp notebook: Latest intel, updates. A day off, plus more on the Defensive line.
- Jake Mozarsky previews the top storylines to follow during training camp. 1. How will the new offense look Week 1?
- Graham Wilker posts a 53-man roster projection that leaves some fan favorites on the outside looking in.
- Michael DeVito Drake Maye’s bright future depends on the Patriots providing him with the top players he needs on offense.
- Ethan Hurwitz identifies surprise players who are turning heads at camp.
- Zack Cox highlights starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker “I’m feeling really good right now. …I’m out there every play, competing.” Pats hope he can bring stability to an O-line that crumbled late last season.
- Justin Turpin spotlights how rookie OT Caleb Lomu is making a strong first impression.
- Khari Thompson finds WR Kyle Williams staying upbeat despite limited training camp snaps.
- Hector Longo suggests six Patriots competing hard to be the team’s answer at kick returner in 2026.
- Hector Longo says that since Christian Gonzalez wouldn’t commit to playing on his current deal, the Patriots may need a real contingency plan at cornerback.
- Nick Goss explains why the Patriots should at least explore pursuing Vita Vea after his trade request. Vea is still one of the best pass-rushing nose tackles in the NFL.
- Hector Longo is a fan of the idea of the adding Vita Vea who, paired with Milton Williams and Christian Barmore, would make an astronomical impact on the defense.
- Billy Heyen has an eye on TreVeyon Henderson and how the RB salary market will change with Jahmyr Gibbs and Bijan Robinson.
- Pats Chat podcast: Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley go deep on the Gonzalez situation, break down the depth chart, share observations on the rookie TEs, veterans A.J. Brown and Kevin Byard, and more. (78 min)
- Pats Interference podcast: Andrew Callahan and Doug Kyed cover the 8 biggest storylines out of camp and whether they’re notable or nothing. (45 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Offseason power rankings: No. 5 New England Patriots out to show last season was the start of something big.
- Staff (Yahoo! Sports) NFL news, live updates: Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs sit out training camp practices, awaiting new contracts.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) The Gabe Jacas injury waiver is unusual.
- Gennaro Filice (NFL.com) 2026 NFL All-Rookie Team projections: 25 impact newcomers on offense, defense and special teams. No Pats.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) De’Von Achane: If teams aren’t taking the Dolphins seriously, they’ll have a long day.
- Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Offseason power rankings: No. 7 Baltimore Ravens had a tough season and got a makeover.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) What we learned at Raiders training camp: Biggest additions getting to know each other. /Pats play the Raiders Week 5.
- Ben Solak (ESPN) How second-year QBs Ward, Dart, Shough, Sanders can improve.
- Jason Owens (Yahoo! Sports) Bengals’ 2025 first-round pick Shemar Stewart carted off from practice with gruesome leg injury.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 49ers should have promptly disclosed Kyle Shanahan was in an accident.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: Tony Romo had open container of alcohol when pulled over.
