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
Friday, July 25
The Patriots held a walkthrough practice on Day 3 of camp, dialing back the physical load on players. That provided a springboard to zoom out and gain perspective on how quarterback Drake Maye is making an impression on teammates, such as projected starting center Garrett Bradbury.
"I can't believe how mature he is at such a young age," said the 30-year-old Bradbury, who spent the first six years of his career with the Vikings before joining New England as a free agent this offseason. "I spent a lot of time with him this spring and I have to remind myself he's 22. In terms of his approach and his mentality, he doesn't act like a 22-year-old. He understands the weight of the position he plays.
"He's always picking my brain. I got to play with Kirk Cousins for a long time -- he's a pro's pro, did everything the right way -- and [Drake] will say 'What would Kirk think of this? What were his preparations like with this?' So any way I can help him, that's why I'm here. Because I think everyone knows he has a bright future."
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Third-round pick Jared Wilson (Georgia) continues to rotate with the starters at center and left guard, which has been one of the most notable developments on the depth chart. "I think he's a quick learner. He's been able to learn two positions inside, as far as center and guard," coach Mike Vrabel said.
Projected starting CB Carlton Davis III, who opened camp on the non-football injury list, was on the field after not taking part in Thursday's practice. Vrabel said it was "maintenance and continuing to kind of give him what he needs as part of the plan."
Those who were not at practice: WR Mack Hollins (PUP), TE Austin Hooper (PUP), OT Vederian Lowe (PUP), S Josh Minkins (non-football injury list), WR Ja'Lynn Polk (muscle-related injury after passing his initial physical).
This was the hottest practice of camp to date, with temperatures in the 90s.
Bradbury, OLB K'Lavon Chaisson (on his 26th birthday), S Kyle Dugger, LB Christian Elliss, CB Marcus Jones, DL Keion White came to the media interview area after practice.
Thursday, July 24
"You can never go broke taking a profit."
That was the theme of the second practice of Patriots training camp for QB Drake Maye, who finished 14 of 15 but hardly pushed the ball down the field. There were a lot of short throws, which was by design.
"Just be good on first down, positive play, don't go backwards," running back Rhamondre Stevenson explained of the offense's goal.
Two of Maye's completions came to WR Stefon Diggs -- on the second and third plays -- as they continue to develop a connection.
Maye totaled 10 interceptions in 13 games last season (only 10 in which he went wire to wire), and part of potentially lowering that number is not forcing a big play when a safer, closer-to-the-line-of-scrimmage option is available to him.
He touched on this earlier this year when he said: "I've got to do my part of taking what's open -- taking the first thing; sometimes when you tend to wait for the big one, holding the ball, it's not [always] open."
Stefon Diggs around the cones ... and into the crowd. pic.twitter.com/Zx30PpDrBZ
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 24, 2025
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WR Ja'Lynn Polk, the 2024 second-round pick who is fighting for a roster spot, didn't practice for the second day in a row. A source said he passed his initial physical but experienced some minor muscle tightness, so the plan is to be cautious.
Projected starting CB Carlton Davis III didn't practice (it could be related to easing him back in after opening camp on the non-football injury list), which thrust third-year player Alex Austin into the starting lineup.
In the first full-team FG work of camp, rookie Andy Borregales was 3 of 4 (missing wide left from 50ish yards) while former practice squad player John Parker Romo was 4 of 4. The kicks came from an estimated distance of 30 to 50 yards.
Slot receiver DeMario "Pop" Douglas had the catch of the day, elevating along the left sideline to snare a delivery from No. 2 QB Joshua Dobbs.
Rookie WR Kyle Williams, who impressed on Day 1 with a catch against second-team All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez, was quieter on Day 2 and dropped one short pass.
Third-round draft pick Jared Wilson again rotated in with the top unit -- at center and left guard. He was involved in one mishandled center/QB exchange with Maye.
DT Christian Barmore (returning from a recurrence of blood clots that limited him to four games in 2024) was not a full participant as part of a designed plan. Free-agent signing Khyiris Tonga and third-year player Jeremiah Pharms Jr. were the next two players filling his void alongside Milton Williams.
Marcus Jones, Douglas, Williams and Efton Chism III worked as punt returners.
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
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 23, 2025
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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."