Attendance
Absent/Did Not Participate: C Garrett Bradbury, WR DeMeer Blankumsee, CB Carlton Davis III, OL Yasir Durant, DI Joshua Farmer, CB Christian Gonzalez, ED Harold Landry, LB Jahlani Tavai, RB Trayveon Williams
Physically Unable to Perform: WR Mack Hollins, LT Vederian Lowe
Left Early: RB Antonio Gibson, G Sidy Sow, ED Keion White
Additions: C Alec Lindstrom
Tweet of the Day
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— Patriots on CLNS (@PatriotsCLNS) July 30, 2025
Mike Vrabel’s Top Quotes of Note
On Carlton Davis’ absence: “There’s a plan. I mean, I think it’s just making sure that he’s ready to go. It’s a long season, veteran player. There’ll be guys that have different plans, like I said, whether that be Morgan [Moses] or maybe Harold [Landry III] today. Really just trying to put this thing all together and make sure that everybody that needs to get to work for evaluation purposes, a lot of different reasons. Sometimes it is health related, but also, I feel like Harold won’t be out there or Morgan may come out for individual or some players may come out for team. Try to just give everybody what they need for the season.”
On what he’s seen from Ja’Lynn Polk since the receiver’s return: “A player that worked extremely hard to get back and to be ready to go and I feel like, just my first year with Jim [Whalen] and his staff and Frank [Piraino] and our return to play and the way that we can do their rehab and then transfer over to Frank and his staff and he knows how we practice and working on those skills and the drills that the coaches are going to have them do. So, he worked extremely hard with those guys to his credit, and then I would say that there’s been some positive things that he’s done since he’s been back. So, focus on getting back as quickly as possible. I didn’t see the mental errors, which sometimes occur when you are getting the installation but not able to go and rep it. So, we’ll see how today goes with Ja’Lynn and the rest of the guys.”
On Caedan Wallace and his transition to guard: “Big, strong, powerful kid, and just looking to put everybody in an opportunity for them to excel and a place to compete, which he’s done. I would say that he’s been headed in the right direction these last couple days since we put pads on. I think he’s gotten more comfortable. I think he’s – they all have – everybody’s going to make mistakes, but I think that there’s been a lot of really positive plays and then continue to move forward.”
On if Marcus Jones will play offense: “We need Marcus to be an elite punt returner and his ability to help the offense and be able to gain extra first downs. And so, if he can do that, which he has, we’ll start there. Marcus is – I really – he practices very hard, very instinctive, plays outside, plays inside, really getting a nice feel for that position. Asking him to blitz and coverage and just all the different looks. So, excited where he’s at and he could certainly be a candidate to play offense just because of his skill set and the way that he moves.”
On Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla: “Joe’s fantastic. I mean, I just appreciate him just from the time that I got here, reaching out. We’re probably are different personalities, and I think that that’s probably the thing I appreciate most about him. He’s always trying to learn and gain knowledge, different ways about building a team, about strategy, about scheme, about inspiring players to do their job better. So, I always love my conversations with him and I’m excited that he could come out here with his son today. His son’s a football player, outside linebacker.”
Drake Maye Gets Back on Track
Drake Maye‘s accuracy has been hit or miss this summer, but today was his most consistent padded practice. He threw just three incompletions and continued his hot streak of protecting the football.
Maye’s best throw came on a go to Kyle Williams, with the receiver beating D.J. James and catching a moon ball for six points. Maye also had tight-window completions on a crosser to DeMario Douglas and a seam to Hunter Henry, both between zone defenders.
Unfortunately, the offense’s execution didn’t always match their quarterback’s efficiency. Williams’ flashes continue to come with some duds, as two of Maye’s three completions went his way. The rookie was smothered by Alex Austin during a matchup in 11-on-11s, leading to a pass breakup. Williams and Maye also appeared to be out of sync on a backshoulder fade, a route that’s given the pair problems thus far.
Other glaring mistakes included an Austin Hooper fumble, a high snap from Cole Strange, and a false start from the right side of New England’s top line. Maye also threw a screen in the dirt and was forced to scramble during the final team period.
New England’s offense has been significantly more competitive than in training camps past, but mental errors remain an area where the unit could stand to improve.
Notebook
- Jared Wilson was the sole starter at left guard with Caedan Wallace as his top backup. Wallace told reporters Wilson is “really, really f*cking good,” calling the rookie a great athlete with three-position versatility. Wallace also shared that Wilson, along with veterans Garrett Bradbury and Cole Strange, has been helpful in his transition to guard and offers a unique perspective.
- Ben Brown was bumped to starting center with Cole Strange as his top backup.
- Will Campbell struggled in pass protection for most of practice. He beat Keion White during 1-on-1s before losing cleanly to Bradyn Swinson on an inside move. Veteran K’Lavon Chaisson then gave Campbell the work during team drills, recording two sacks and a pressure against the rookie. While it isn’t shocking to see a rookie struggle against more experienced 1st-round talent, Campbell will face similar competition on a weekly basis and could struggle early on.
- Alex Austin and D.J. James were the starting outside corners with Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis out. Isaiah Bolden and Miles Battle replaced them with the second team.
- Anfernee Jennings and Truman Jones got rare starting snaps with Keion White and Harold Landry missing most or all of practice.
- Milton Williams told reporters he’s still adjusting to the Patriots’ attacking style of defense, which emphasizes getting upfield and creating havoc. Last season, with Vic Fangio‘s Eagles, Williams focused more on reading and reacting to blocking schemes.
- TreVeyon Henderson appeared to run two downfield routes today, but didn’t receive catchable targets on either. The rookie’s speed also flashed on a draw where he quickly cut to daylight and ripped off a chunk before being pushed out by Craig Woodson.
- Jack Gibbens almost immediately recognized and shut down a screen against the backup offense. Plays like this have been a theme this summer for the veteran-heavy linebacker room.
- Marcellas Dial got the best of Efton Chism in a rare loss for the rookie receiver, deflecting a short target early in team drills. Chism bounced back by shaking Dial on an intermediate out-breaker late, but Joshua Dobbs‘ pass wasn’t catchable. Chism may be buried on the depth chart, but he consistently stands out against depth defenders.
- Elijah Ponder beat fellow undrafted rookie Jack Conley clean with a ghost move during 1-on-1s.
- Lan Larison got his first touch with the starting offense and turned a well-blocked screen (credit to Kayshon Boutte and Hunter Henry) into a big gain.
- Undrafted tight end Gee Scott Jr. has been the only young tight-end to catch my attention in camp, even if that isn’t saying much. He’s caught multiple passes and added to his total with a hitch against Isaiah Bolden while split out wide.
- The kicker competition stayed hot today, with both Parker Romo and Andres Borregales going 4-4.
- Robert Kraft and Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla were in attendance for today’s practice.
