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TEAM
TALK
- Evan Lazar breaks down the competitive camp battle at WR. The Pats have seven receivers who are making compelling cases to stick around; Ultimately, it’s a numbers game that could lead to some difficult decisions.
- Alexandra Francisco reports Patriots players surprised about 50 local students from the Northern Rhode Island Boys & Girls Club with backpacks after training camp practice.
- Transcript: Drake Maye (Plus 10 min. video)
- Press Conferences: Morgan Moses, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Mack Hollins, Reggie Gilliam, Bryce Baringer.
- Training Camp-Cast: Fifth straight practice in pads, offense and defense trade punches, injury updates. (7 min. video)
- Patriots Catch-22: Observations and analysis through five-straight padded practices, first impressions of Jacas, latest roster battles. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Andrew Callahan’s Camp Notebook, Day 10: Romeo Doubs absent, depth chart clarified during walkthrough, Will Campbell may be dealing with a new injury, Kyle Williams worked apart from the starters and the defense; More.
- Mark Morse posts his training camp Day 10 notes & analysis: Walkthrough in shorts and shells, Depth chart insights; More. /Good read.
- Ethan Hurwitz’s Camp Notebook: Will Campbell wearing Gronk-like bulky arm brace, Attendance, passing stats, defensive notes, Hail Mary drills, More.
- Mark Daniels gives us 6 takeaways from camp, Day 10: Romeo Doubs misses first practice, Kyle Williams still not in the top 6, RB depth update, rookie CBs rising, Chad Muma, defense notes; More.
- Jerry Thornton posts his Letters From Patriots Camp, Vol. 2. “Eli Raridon will undoubtedly have a long learning curve as he tries to learn an NFL system … But he’s been laying people out in run blocking. And he’s making plays in the passing game. He’s going to be a beast.”
- Doug Kyed resets the projected depth chart: Undrafted free agents on the rise.
- Mark Daniels notes the stunning transformation of tackle Will Campbell has veteran Dre’Mont Jones impressed.
- Will Chesanek mentions Drake Maye getting a new receiver, Tejhaun Palmer, a month before the start of the season.
- Alex Barth reports the Patriots activated TE C.J. Dippre off PUP.
- Karen Guregian points out Gabe Jacas looks like a star, but wonders if the rookie can play like one.
- Andrew Callahan notes the Patriots’ load management has expanded this summer, explaining why Mike Vrabel is giving FB Reggie Gilliam and other veterans training camp off days.
- Ethan Hurwitz explains why the Drake Maye-Josh McDaniels relationship should be even better in Year 2.
- Hector Longo says we can add silencing Stephen A. Smith to the Patriots agenda for 2026.
- Karen Guregian lays out how the Pats are already over a barrel when it comes to Drake Maye’s next deal.
- Zac Ventola catches up with former Patriots WR Danny Amendola, who’s been busy with golf, tennis and real estate in retirement.
- Sara Marshall looks at how Stefon Diggs just threw a wrench into the Patriots’ plans for Kayshon Boutte.
- Mike Luciano thinks Mike Vrabel’s Romeo Doubs gamble will be put to the test after Stefon Diggs signing.
- A Clare Perspective podcast: Clare talks all things training camp with Paul Perillo. (25 min.)
- Pats Interference podcast: Andrew Callahan, Pats’ WR depth chart crystallizes on Day 10. (6 min.)
- All-32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi breaks down the offensive so far at camp: “Since the pads have come on, the best offensive player on the football team has been A.J. Brown.” (19 min.)
NATIONAL NEWS
- Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) Top 10 offensive and defensive play-callers entering 2026. Patriots: Josh McDaniels, Zak Kuhr ‘received votes’ but not included. /The hate is real.
- Albert Breer (SI) Emptying the Texans notebook from Training Camp in Houston: C.J. Stroud looks more consistent coming off a dreadful playoff performance. /Heh heh.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) 2026 record projections. Pats 10-7, 6th seed in AFC. /Click for commentary.
- Nate Davis (USA Today) NFL power rankings: AFC field appears to be wide open. Patriots 11th.
- Bill Barnwell (ESPN) Future Hall of Famers from all 32 teams. Pats: Christian Gonzalez, Drake Maye.
- Matt Verderame (SI) The top five biggest Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs, including two elite coaches.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Pro Football Hall of Fame induction 2026 schedule & how to watch.
