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Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / July 28

Mike Vrabel's Offseason Awards Show the Patriots' Culture Is Taking Hold

Each comes with questions from the New England Patriots 2025 season. But if there was any doubt about the buy-in from last year’s draft class, it was washed away this week when coach Mike Vrabel announced his offseason workout award winners at training camp.

Gabe Jacas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 28

Patriots Secured Injury Waiver For OLB Gabe Jacas’ Knee, Allowing Them To Potentially Void Guarantees Until 2029

Patriots second-round OLB Gabe Jacas was the second-to-last draft pick in the whole 2026 class to sign their rookie contract, with the two sides drawn

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 28

It took one practice for Brown to create controversy in New England

It took one practice for A.J. Brown to create controversy in New England

The Patriots were aware of what they were getting into when they traded for him.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel 'very confident' in A.J. Brown's health, despite reported knee issue

Patriots' Mike Vrabel sounds alarms with latest Gabe Jacas comments

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Can you name the NFL quarterbacks who have the most games with at least four passing touchdowns without an interception?

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New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / July 28

Mike Vrabel wasted no time calling out AJ Brown at training camp

New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown got an early reminder during training camp of what it’s like to play for head coach Mike Vrabel. Brown had experience before on a team coached by Vrabel, as the two used to be together with the Tennessee Titans.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Morgan Moses News / New England Patriots on SI / July 28

Why Do Patriots Give Veterans Rest Days? Allow Morgan Moses to Explain.

FOXBORO --- Morgan Moses says that he's old. He didn't try to hide that at his press conference after Monday's training camp walkthrough. The New England Patriots right tackle, heading into his second year with the franchise, missed the team's second practice of the summer.

Drake Maye News / Stadium Rant / July 28

Drake Maye’s Super Bowl Loss Ruined The Patriots: Training Camp Analysis

Drake Maye was never a guaranteed winner, and Patriots fans have to stop pretending that he is. The void New England has lived with since Tom Brady left after the 2019 season has been brutal.

Kayshon Boutte News / New England Patriots on SI / July 28

What Kayshon Boutte’s Early Training Camp Success Can Mean For Patriots

FOXBORO --- Before training camp began, it felt like it was a foregone conclusion that the New England Patriots wouldn't have room for Kayshon Boutte on the roster.

New England Patriots News / HITC / July 28

How ‘crazy’ Mike Vrabel ‘ripped’ AJ Brown during training with New England Patriots

AJ Brown reuniting with Mike Vrabel after five years is off to an interesting start. Following months of rumors, the Philadelphia Eagles finally decided to trade AJ Brown to the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 28

3 things Patriots need to get right to get over playoff hump in 2026

The New England Patriots have already completed the hard part. They climbed from rebuilding franchise to AFC powerhouse in stunning fashion. A franchise quarterback has emerged, and the roster is loaded with young talent and proven veterans.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

Christian Gonzalez News / Oregon Ducks on SI / July 27

Potential Christian Gonzalez Contract Would Land Him in Elite Oregon Company

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is seeking a big payday as the 2026 NFL season approaches. Where would a new deal land Gonzalez among the highest paid former Oregon Ducks players in the NFL?

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 27

What AJ Brown doesn’t like about Drake Maye’s situation

Training camp is underway for the New England Patriots, and Drake Maye has some new wide receivers to build chemistry with, including AJ Brown. While Brown is seemingly excited for his new opportunity in New England, he opened up about the one thing he doesn’t like about how the coaching staff is treating Maye early on in training camp.

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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / July 27

Christian Gonzalez vs. A.J. Brown Is Already the Patriots' Best Camp Battle

August in Foxborough has rarely been this good, at least as things look to play out. Through three days of New England Patriots training camp, we’ve seen flashes of a daily heavyweight battle that could be the rare must-watch competition in practice.

Demario Douglas News / New England Patriots on SI / July 27

DeMario Douglas' Competitive Mindset is Perfect for Crowded Patriots WR Room

FOXBORO --- DeMario Douglas might have seen the New England Patriots add some big names to the wide receiver room this offseason, but he's certainly not upset about it.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / July 27

A.J. Brown didn’t get off to the best start with Drake Maye in Patriots camp, and Mike Vrabel is letting him know about it

A.J. Brown and the New England Patriots have been at camp a few days, but that’s more than enough time for a good chewing-out session from head coach Mike Vrabel after things went wrong in practice on Sunday.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 27

Patriots' Mike Vrabel sounds alarms with latest Gabe Jacas comments

After months of speculation and back and forth, the New England Patriots finally managed to get a deal done with Gabe Jacas.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel 'very confident' in A.J. Brown's health, despite reported knee issue

Robert Kraft says Patriots have record-breaking contract offer for Christian Gonzalez

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Kyle Williams News / New England Patriots on SI / July 27

Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Kyle Williams Dropping On Depth Chart

FOXBORO --- After back-to-back days of practice in shells, the New England Patriots slowed it down on day three. The team's first training camp walkthrough of the summer lasted a hair under 90 minutes and gave us some interesting bits of information involving the depth chart.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 27

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel 'very confident' in A.J. Brown's health, despite reported knee issue

Vrabel insists the team isn't concerned about the health of Brown heading into the 2026 season.

Mike Vrabel sounds alarms with latest Gabe Jacas comments

Patriots have record-breaking contract offer for Christian Gonzalez

Colts place WR on PUP list after signing $114 million contract

Rams' Puka Nacua hit with frustrating contract extension news

Browns' Jerry Jeudy shuts down narrative that he has QB preference

Jalen Hurts sends message before Eagles training camp

Drake Maye News / QBFanCentral / July 27

Patriots training camp update: Drake Maye & Co get back in action after Super Bowl loss

Drake Maye and the New England Patriots are ready to bounce back. After losing the Super Bowl LX to the Seattle Seahawks, the team is all set for the 2026 season, as they kicked off Day 1 of training camp.

Hunter Henry News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Hunter Henry is going to need some help at tight end

In 10 National Football League seasons, Hunter Henry has made 116 starts. The rest of the New England Patriots’ tight end room? Two – both by hybrid fullback Jack Westover.