Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The New England Patriots' camp is taking place at Gillette Stadium and Patriots reporter Mike Reiss has the latest intel on standouts, highlights, position battles, depth chart movement, cut decisions and of course the quarterback room.
What follows is everything we are seeing and hearing at camp. We will update this file often with the latest updates on Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, Stefon Diggs and more! Who are the breakouts to watch, especially for fantasy football? And which players on the roster bubble could make the final 53?
Let's get into it all, and be sure to keep checking back for more information until the first full week of the preseason begins on August 7.
Latest news from Patriots camp
Wednesday, July 23
On quarterback Drake Maye's first play in full-team drills, he hit WR Stefon Diggs on a short crossing route over the middle, which sparked an audible cheer from the 5,000-plus fans in attendance on the first day of training camp.
Maye compared it to the first catch in a game that usually ignites a reaction from the home crowd. The two also connected on the first play of a different full-team drill.
"It's awesome being able to throw to a guy like that," Maye said. "And even when you feel like he's not open, he's going to go make a play for you in tight coverage."
For his part, Diggs said the process of earning Maye's trust is critical. The two spent time together, along with other teammates, in North Carolina before training camp.
"He's a young quarterback. I believe in him. I think he's going to have a lot of success in this league," Diggs said.
Stefon Diggs shows his excitement to the crowd, which reacts to his arrival. pic.twitter.com/JXNhKTmerR
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Rookie WR Kyle Williams (third round, Washington State) had a catch along the left sideline, with second-team All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez in coverage. That earned praise from Maye.
WR Ja'Lynn Polk, the 2024 second-round pick from the University of Washington, didn't practice despite having passed his physical. That created opportunities for others, such as Williams.
Rookie Jared Wilson (third round, Georgia) mixed into the first-unit on the offensive line at center at times.
The initial top offensive line: LT Will Campbell, LG Cole Strange, C Garrett Bradbury, RG Mike Onwenu, RT Morgan Moses. Always tough to assess protection without full pads, but the defense did seem to come through multiple times.
Restricted free-agent LB Christian Elliss earned the top reps next to signal-caller Robert Spillane at one of the top open competitions on the roster (with Jahlani Tavai, Jack Gibbens and Marte Mapu among others in the mix).
With veteran TE Austin Hooper on the PUP list, former practice-squad player Jack Westover was given the initial chance to take his reps alongside No. 1 option Hunter Henry.
Maye, Diggs, Spillane, DT Milton Williams, WR DeMario "Pop" Douglas and RB Antonio Gibson were selected to speak with reporters after practice.
Tuesday, July 22
On the day most Patriots veterans reported for training camp, the tone set by first-year head coach Mike Vrabel was the hot topic of conversation. Times are changing in Foxborough.
"Coach Vrabel brings a different vibe from the years previous that I've been here," All-Pro special teamer Brenden Schooler said. "You're not scared, but you know he's not messing around. If you're not on your Ps and Qs, and doing exactly what you're asked to do how you're supposed to do it, I don't think guys are going to be sticking around long... There's also the excitement and energy he brings."
Schooler, TE Hunter Henry and CB Christian Gonzalez were the players selected to answer questions from reporters.
Vrabel on players being in shape on Day 1: "Based on the conditioning test and everybody at the weights where we asked them to be, I thought we met expectations in that regard."