What is the story about?
TEAM
TALK
- Patriots announce dates for 2026 Training Camp.
- Evan Lazar’s Minicamp Notebook, Day One: Christian Gonzalez, Kayshon Boutte present; Drake Maye looked sharp during live red-zone work with only three incompletions and possibly two “sacks” in his 22 drop-backs; More.
- Press Conference Transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 13 min. video)
- Press Conferences: Christian Gonzalez, Kayshon Boutte, Hunter Henry, Rhamondre Stevenson, and Kevin Byard III – Justin Hamilton, Clinton McMillan, Vinny DePalma, and Mike Smith – Jeremy Springer.
- Highlights: Kicking off minicamp (30 sec. video)
- Minicamp Wrap-up: Mike Dussault, Evan Lazar, and Paul Perillo break down the first day of mandatory minicamp, recapping attendance, sights, sounds, and more! (10 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Andrew Callahan’s Patriots minicamp day 1 takeaways: Drake Maye sharp; Play of the Day: A.J. Brown’s back-shoulder grab; Player of the Day: Hunter Henry; Studs & duds; Offensive & defensive notes; More.
- Mark Daniels gives us 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Patriots minicamp as A.J. Brown shines; Christian Gonzalez returns to practice – kind of; O-line rotation includes rookie; More.
- Taylor Kyles’ Day 1 minicamp recap: Drake Maye’s top plays included a back-shoulder fade to A.J. Brown, separate touchdowns to Rhamondre Stevenson and Hunter Henry on corner routes against Robert Spillane, and a no-look checkdown to Stevenson; More.
- Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots Minicamp Notebook: Drake Maye excellent, veterans return, passing stats, Boutte’s role, Elijah Ponder trending up, tryouts at kicker & punter, quotes and More.
- Alex Barth’s Minicamp Day 1 notebook: Who’s making the most of their chances? More work for Caleb Lomu, A.J. Brown making progress, who’s next on the Edge?, More.
- Mark Morse Mini-Camp Day 1: Maye, DeVito shine, Douglas leads with 5 receptions, Spillane had a tough day, Vera-Tucker a full participant, Mike Smith said Jacas absence is hurting him, trade speculation; More.
- Nick Goss, Phil Perry and Justin Leger’s Patriots minicamp recap: Attendance, Quotes on contract disputes, Drake Maye accurate in 11-on-11s, AJ Brown getting more comfortable, More.
- Ethan Hurwitz tells us which players positively stood out at yesterday’s practice, starting with Drake Maye
- Mike Reiss notes Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte reported to mandatory minicamp; Second round pick Gabe Jacas did not.
- Ian Logue hears Mike Vrabel on rookie Gabe Jacas: ‘He had a procedure, and he’s not under contract.’
- Chris Mason hears from All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on why A.J. Brown developing chemistry with Drake Maye will be a ‘nightmare for defenses.’
- Ethan Hurwitz reports CB Christian Gonzalez opens up about contract standoff, ‘Of course I want to be here… I love this city… I want to be rewarded as a Patriot.’
- Karen Guregian makes the case for keeping Kayshon Boutte in New England.
- Doug Kyed relays Kayshon Boutte on how he says he’s willing to learn new positions to stay with Patriots.
- Alex Barth notes rookie punter Devin Bale joined the Patriots for a minicamp tryout.
- Chris Mason hears from defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr reacting to his promotion, and how two things ‘really motivate’ him.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots to hold 13 open training camp practices.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel: “Conversations have been great” with Christian Gonzalez.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Patriots second-rounder Gabe Jacas is not signed and not at minicamp.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) A.J. Brown signs off in Philly: “The best to ever play here. Always open.”
- Mike Kadlick, Eva Geitheim (SI) Minicamp updates: Brandon Aiyuk Fires Shot at ‘Stupid’ 49ers as standoff continues; More.
- Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: How Joel Bitonio survived ‘Brutal Stretches’ with the Browns; Plus, L’Jarius Sneed’s return to the Chiefs, the Falcons’ QB competition and more.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) 2026 offseason winners and losers: Things are looking up for the Rams and the Raiders; Not looking so good for Brandon Aiyuk, Chicago residents and Mike Vrabel. Patriots included.
- Matt Bowen (ESPN) Best NFL offenses in 11, 12, 13, 21, 22 personnel groupings. Patriots mentioned.
- Dan Parr (NFL.com) NFL MVP dark horses: Top nine candidates in 2026. No Pats.
