On Wednesday, the New England Patriots returned to their practice fields behind Gillette Stadium for the first time since mandatory minicamp wrapped up in early June.
At this stage of camp, Patriots players aren’t wearing pads, but there’s still plenty to see, as the players compete in individual, 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills.
Here’s a bit of what was seen by those in attendance in Foxboro this morning:
Participation/Attendance
The only players not taking part in Wednesday’s session were those on various lists – wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (PUP), guard Cole Strange (PUP), linebacker Sione Takitaki (PUP), center Jake Andrews (PUP) and running backs Terrell Jennings (PUP) and Antonio Gibson (NFI).
DeMario Douglas didn’t participate in team drills.
News/Notes
Jacoby Brissett got the starting reps with Bailey Zappe originally getting the backup reps in the first drills, but Maye took over as the second quarterback after that.
Matthew Judon and Davon Godchaux, who were both thought to be potential hold-ins due to their contract situations, were on the field and participating.
Kyle Dugger recorded the first interception of camp, as Brissett was a bit off on a pass to K.J. Osborn and caught the ball off of a deflection from Jonathon Jones.
Calvin Anderson got the first reps at right tackle in 11-on-11 drills while Michael Onwenu worked at right guard.
Maye finished first 11-on-11 completing both of his passes and taking a sack.
Austin Hooper made a diving catch on a pass from Jacoby Brissett, and Maye connected with Jalen Reagor for a 50-yard touchdown in 7-on-7s.
Christian Barmore and Jabrill Peppers appeared to suffer injuries at points during the session.
QB stats (via. Mark Daniels)
7-on-7s:
- Brissett: 5/7, INT
- Maye: 2/4
- Zappe: 1/2
- Milton: 1/3
11-on-11s:
- Brissett: 5/6
- Maye: 4/6
- Zappe: 2/3
- Milton: 3/3
Pics and Clips
Matthew Judon arrives with a hop in his step. pic.twitter.com/K34ExnnUBn
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) July 24, 2024
The first throws of Patriots training camp
Brissett
Zappe
Maye
Milton pic.twitter.com/b1gl98ldia— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 24, 2024
The first throws of Patriots training camp
Brissett
Zappe
Maye
Milton pic.twitter.com/b1gl98ldia— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 24, 2024
Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye throwing pic.twitter.com/7OD5Qx4JIm
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 24, 2024
Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye throwing pic.twitter.com/7OD5Qx4JIm
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 24, 2024
DeMario Douglas and Ja’Lynn Polk catching passes from Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye
Have a feeling we’ll see a lot of these connections down the road pic.twitter.com/7pJHund0yF
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) July 24, 2024
#Patriots QBs throwing glance routes pic.twitter.com/1AWRZUGL7o
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) July 24, 2024
Extended look at Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/Z8OicD2sH3
— Dakota Randall (@DakRandall) July 24, 2024
