It's finally that time of year when the Patriots return to Foxboro and begin putting in the real work for the season ahead.
They're coming off an impressive yet unexpected successful year, as they not only achieved their first winning record in a few seasons and won the AFC East, but they also went on an undefeated postseason run on their way to the Super Bowl.
And although they didn't manage to take down the Seahawks to win their seventh Lombardi Trophy, their rise back to the top was certainly noteworthy.
That puts immense pressure on Mike Vrabel and Co. heading into the 2026 season, despite facing what is already said to be one of the toughest schedules in the NFL. Fortunately, the Patriots have an MVP-caliber quarterback under center in Drake Maye, along with a revamped, upgraded offense and a top-10 defense poised to be even better.
They'll have a lot to live up to as soon as Week 1, but before that, there will be a lot of eyes on training camp, as it is the first glimpse of what this team could look like this fall.
Within the hype are plenty of storylines to pay attention to, from Christian Gonzalez's contract extension and how well A.J. Brown and Drake Maye work together to when starters will finally return to the practice field from injury, and this is the place to catch all of those updates.
- Patriots training camp snapshot
- Top lessons learned from Patriots training camp so far
- Injury updates
- Latest practice updates
- What Drake Maye is saying
- What Mike Vrabel is saying
- Patriots practice schedule
- Updated Patriots 90-man roster
Last updated: Friday, August 10 @ 1:45p.m.
Patriots training camp snapshot
- Next open practice: Tuesday, August 11 @ 10:15 a.m.
- Open practices remaining: 3
- Next preseason game: Thursday, August 13 @ 7:30 p.m. ET vs. Indianapolis Colts
Top lessons learned from Patriots training camp so far
- 7/30: Once the pads came on, Drake Maye proved he has a legitimate connection with A.J. Brown after rumors began running rampant that we should be concerned about the limited connection with the duo.
- 7/28: Kayshon Boutte continues to outshine his fellow receivers, as he consistently rises to the occasion and makes the highlight catch of the day. It could be grounds for the higher-ups to reconsider trading him before the season begins.
- 7/27: Josh McDaniels is introducing some new aspects of the offense, especially involving quickening up Drake Maye, and that could become a significant part of their game plans this season.
- 7/26: The defense is already back to outshining the rest of the team with their performance, which might be the storyline for the rest of training camp.
Injury updates
Injured reserve | PUP list | Active/NFI |
|---|---|---|
TE Julian Hill | LB Harold Landry | S Brenden Schooler |
WR Jeremiah Webb | DE Gabe Jacas | |
WR Jimmy Kibble |
At the start of training camp, several players were placed on separate lists due to varying injuries, whether football-related or not, and won't return to practice for the time being.
Mike Vrabel remained mum with details about the specifics regarding what each player is dealing with and when we might see them on the practice field, and clarity is not expected any time soon.
Latest practice updates
Monday, August 10: Gillette Stadium was found to be noncompliant with their field conditions, so the field needs to be replaced ahead of Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts. The hope is they can get it done and up to standard in time, so the game doesn't have to be canceled or rescheduled.
Efton Chism saw an uptick in reps with the first and second-team offense, catching seven passes on the day. That could be a sign of his roster status becoming more clear ahead of cuts in a few weeks.
Friday, August 7: Mike Vrabel revealed that cornerback Carlton Davis will remain sidelined with a hamstring injury through the end of next week, meaning he will miss their preseason opener against the Colts.
Tomm DeVito had a standout scrimmage and arguably performed better than Drake Maye, which the young quarterback needed after falling behind rookie Behren Morton in recent days.
Monday, August 3: RB Terrell Jennings was removed from the active/NFI list, allowing him to practice for the first time this summer. He is projected to compete for the RB3 role alongside Lan Larison and Jam Miller.
A.J. Brown dislocated his thumb during a drill, but was able to continue going for the rest of the day after popping it back in.
Friday, July 31: Gabe Jacas was back at practice and fully participating. A video of one rep went viral due to the rookie's forcefulness knocking his coach to the ground.
Thursday, July 30: Carlton Davis was noticeable absent on the first day with pads, which Mike Vrabel claimed was due to being banged up from Tuesday's practice.
Christian Gonzalez was present and participating again, while Drake Maye continued to showcase his connection with Kayshon Boutte amid trade rumors involving the receiver. He also had some stand out moments with A.J. Brown and Kyle Williams, while the run game took a hit from the defense.
Tuesday, July 28: Gabe Jacas is present for practice for the first time, noticeably wearing street clothes, so he didn't participate. But it is noteworthy that he was finally at the facility.
Christian Gonzalez made it clear that he is uninterested in discussing his contract negotiations and wasn't a big fan of Robert Kraft making it a public matter.
Wide receiver Kyle Williams appears to be falling down the depth chart ahead of his third season, prompting many to believe he will be fighting for his spot on the 2026 roster the rest of training camp.
Monday, July 27: Monday's practice was just a walkthrough, so there was nothing significant to note other than that Gabe Jacas officially signed his contract and was immediately placed on the NFI list. It was also revealed that a unique clause was written into his contract, and that might have been part of the reason for the holdup in him signing.
Sunday, July 26: Kayshon Boutte has become a focal point of the offense already, even more so than A.J. Brown thus far, and that could be a sign that the Patriots are not going to trade him like rumors have suggested all offseason.
Saturday, July 25: Vrabel had little to add on Jacas ahead of the team's first open practice, but in true Bill Belichick fashion, he may have been posturing. According to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports, the Patriots have already signed Jacas to his four-year, $8.6 million rookie deal.
In other news, Christian Gonzalez wasn't only present and on the field for Day 1 of training camp, but owner Robert Kraft revealed to reporters that the team is prepared to make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Friday, July 24: Mike Vrabel provided somewhat of an update on rookie Gabe Jacas, who remains unsigned and away from the team since early this spring. Although he didn't give a timetable for when he would return to Foxboro, the head coach did state that he has spoken to Jacas and while contract negotiations are ongoing, he does feel talks have been positive.
What Drake Maye is saying
Saturday, July 25: The quarterback expressed his appreciation and admiration for Kayshon Boutte, furthering the current narrative that he should remain with the team for the upcoming season.
“I mean, it’s nothing new. I mean, you guys seen it all year last year, and the year before. He just keeps doing things right. I’m proud of him for getting in there, jumping in there. He understands if he’s got something down the sideline, and a ball down the field, that he’s got a chance it’s coming his way. Great catch, and I think that was better to start off camp with a little bit of a deep one.“
What Mike Vrabel is saying
Friday, August 7: The head coach is not opposed to keeping seven receivers on the 2026 roster, which is significant given how deep the room is right now. It could lead to Kayshon Boutte remaining on the team, or even Efton Chism.
Thursday, July 30: Vrabel addressed the ongoing rumors about the likelihood that a wide receiver will be traded before roster cuts by stating that he loves having depth at the position, but will not consider a trade if that means gaining draft capital or a player.
He also shared that Jacas is close to participating in practice and was actually at the facility on Wednesday, even though the team had the day off.
Monday, July 27: With rumors about Kayshon Boutte's future circulating, reporters asked Vrabel about the receiver and his future, but the head coach wouldn't go as far as stating that Boutte is not on the trade block, furthering the idea that he will likely be dealt before Week 1.
Friday, July 24: While speaking to reporters, Vrabel revealed that wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins was going to be with the team for a few days to explore the possibility of becoming a coach in the NFL.
The 5-time Pro Bowler remains a free agent and has stated he wants to play in 2026, but for the time being, he's looking into what he could do after his playing days are over. Given his connection to Vrabel, he's working with the Patriots' staff for the time being.
Patriots practice schedule
- Tuesday, August 11: 10:15 a.m. (Joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts)
- Wednesday, August 19: 10:15 a.m. (Joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles)
- Thursday, August 20: 10:15 a.m. (Joint practice with the Philadelphia Eagles)
Updated Patriots 90-man roster
QB: Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito, Behren Morton
RB: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Terrell Jennings, Lan Larison, Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins
WR: A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, Efton Chism III, Kyle Dixon, Cameron Dorner, Nick DeGennaro
TE: Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Jack Westover, CJ Dippre, Tanner Arkin, Mitch Van Vooren,
FB: Reggie Gilliam
OL: Will Campbell, Alijah Vera-Tucker, Jared Wilson, Mike Onwenu, Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu, Ben Brown, Marcus Bryant, James Hudson III, Lorenz Metz, Dametrious Crownover, Jacob Rizy, Sebastian Gutierrez, Mekhi Butler, JonDarius Morgan, Andrew Rupcich
DL: Christian Barmore, Milton Williams, Leonard Taylor III, Joshua Farmer, Cory Durden, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Eric Gregory, Isaiah Iton
EDGE: Harold Landry III, Dre'Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, Elijah Ponder, Bradyn Swinson, Quintayvious Hutchins
LB: Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, K.J. Britt, Chad Muma, Jesse Luketa, Namdi Obiazor, Otis Reese, Amari Gainer, Xavier Holmes, Khalil Jacobs, Riley Wilson
CB: Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Marcus Jones, Kindle Vildor, Charles Woods, Brandon Crossley, Kobee Minor, Karon Prunty, Marcellas Dial, Kenneth Harris, Channing Canada
S: Kevin Byard, Craig Woodson, Brenden Schooler, Dell Pettus, Mike Brown, John Saunders Jr., Peter Manuma, Eric Butler
ST: Julian Ashby, Andy Borregales, Bryce Baringer
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