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Lan Larison Lan Larison In camp competition vs. rookies
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 3:43 PM
Larison is battling rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery for the third spot on the Patriots' running back depth chart, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Larison looks like the early favorite for the third spot behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, but Miller and Montgomery will have opportunities to strengthen their cases for roster spots throughout training camp and the preseason. Lazar notes that Larison, Miller and Montgomery have all gotten opportunities on kickoff returns early in training camp. Special-teams ability could be the deciding factor for which running back earns a roster spot, since Stevenson and Henderson are expected to monopolize opportunities on offense if healthy. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Connecting with Brown in practice
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:38 PM
Maye was sharp at Friday's practice, which he started off with a long touchdown pass to A.J. Brown on the first play of the 11-on-11 period, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Maye enjoyed a breakout sophomore season while facing a historically easy regular-season schedule, but the 2024 first-round pick came crashing back down to earth in the playoffs. The Patriots made the Super Bowl despite Maye posting the worst playoff performance of all time by expected points added, which finally caught up to New England in a 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seahawks. Maye will get a chance to try to avenge that loss to Seattle in the first game of the 2026 regular season Sept. 9, and he'll have a new top target for that rematch in Brown, with whom Maye has started to build a rapport as training camp progresses. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Building connection with Maye
Fri, Jul 31, 2026, 2:35 PM
After the connection between Brown and QB Drake Maye got off to a slow start in training camp, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site notes that "there have been some serious signs of life since the pads came on Thursday morning."
Analysis: With that in mind, Maye said Friday,"I feel the connectivity building now," adding "that's the biggest thing. You are just seeing it get better every day." As the two players' chemistry continues to grow while Brown acclimates to his new team's offense, the wideout is firmly on track to yield fantasy utility as New England's top option at his position alongside fellow newcomer Romeo Doubs, with Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism battling for targets that don't go to the aforementioned duo. |
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Absent from Thursday practice
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Davis (undisclosed) was not present at Thursday's practice, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Davis' absence allowed Charles Woods to receive starting reps across from Christian Gonzalez. Kobee Minor and Karon Prunty may also get a chance at meaningful reps if Davis has a more serious issue. |
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Full participant Thursday
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 3:52 PM
Gonzalez was a full participant in Thursday's practice session, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Thursday was the first day of padded practice, and Gonzalez participated without restrictions. The cornerback had been staging a hold-in while seeking a contract extension, but he appears to be changing his strategy and is displaying a willingness to work with the organization as they discuss a potential deal. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Clicks with Maye on Thursday
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 1:38 PM
During Thursday's padded practice, Brown and QB Drake Maye routinely connected throughout the session, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Per Daniels, through the first four days of training camp, Maye went 4-for-9 with an interception when targeting Brown. On Thursday, the duo connected four times on five targets, including a TD on the quarterback's final throw of the practice. In any case, as Brown gains reps with his new offense, his chemistry with Maye should continue to solidify, and as the coming season approaches, steady volume should be the norm for him while operating as the clear-cut top option in a WR corps that also includes Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Hoping to remain with Patriots
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 1:05 PM
Boutte is aware of the trade rumors surrounding him but hopes to remain with the Patriots, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs and traded for A.J. Brown in the offseason, creating a logjam in a wide receiver room that also includes Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism. Boutte is reportedly off to a strong start at training camp, so he hasn't allowed the trade rumors to affect his performance so far. The 2023 sixth-round pick is entering the final season of his rookie contract. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Practicing Thursday
Thu, Jul 30, 2026, 10:59 AM
Stevenson (undisclosed) is participating in Thursday's padded practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Stevenson left Tuesday's practice early, but his exit appears to have been precautionary since he's practicing Thursday in the Patriots' first full-pad practice of training camp. He's splitting first-team reps with TreVeyon Henderson on Thursday, and that arrangement is expected to linger throughout the season as long as both running backs are healthy. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Leaves practice early
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 1:51 PM
Stevenson (undisclosed) left the field as his teammates prepared for final sprints during Tuesday's practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Per Callahan, Stevenson, who was a full participant right up until the sprints, did not speak with the media afterward, as he was scheduled to, so it's unclear what led to his early exit. Look for added context regarding the running back status to surface once the Patriots hold their next practice. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Seeking chemistry with Maye
Tue, Jul 28, 2026, 10:35 AM
The chemistry between Brown and Drake Maye has been noticeably off through the first three days of training camp, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Maye has completed just one of seven passes with an interception when targeting Brown in team drills through the first three days of practice. The lone completion was a wide-open quick out, and the duo is "far off" on deeper routes. It's not time to panic, of course, with 43 days before the start of the regular season to iron out any issues. Brown is currently being drafted as a top-20 pick in best-ball formats. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Off to solid start
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:50 PM
Boutte is off to a good start early on in training camp, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Per Callahan, Boutte, who sat out parts of OTAs but reported for the Patriots' mandatory minicamp last month, has made the two best catches of training camp thus far. Following the team's offseason additions of A.J. Brown in a trade and Romeo Doubs via free agency, there's been speculation that New England may look to deal Boutte, but he remains in the mix for now, and as long as that remains the case, he'll have an opportunity to secure the role as the team's No. 3 WR ahead of Week 1. Also vying for snaps at the position that don't go to Brown and Doubs are Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Running with first-team offense
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 1:25 PM
Douglas is working with the first-team offense to begin training camp, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The "most common grouping" Monday, according to Callahan, involved A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs out wide with Douglas in the slot. Kayshon Boutte mixed in at X receiver, and Brown moved around the formation. Right now, it sounds like the Patriots like Brown as the X, Doubs at the Z spot and Douglas working the middle of the field out of the slot. That leaves Mack Hollins, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams competing for sub-package snaps and rotational roles. Douglas played just 26.3 percent of the offensive snaps last regular season, but with Stefon Diggs out of the picture and Brown more of an outside prototype, Douglas could see his playing time come back up in 2026. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Willing to play some tight end
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 11:22 AM
Hollins said Monday he'd be willing to play some tight end this season, Karen Guregian of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Patriots signed Julian Hill earlier in the offseason as experienced depth behind Hunter Henry, but Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury during the spring. New England used a third-round pick on Eli Raridon, but it remains to be seen if he'll develop enough to contribute right away. Hollins is 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds and known as one of the most willing blocking wideouts in the league, so it wouldn't be foreign for Hollins to play closer to the line of scrimmage to get his hands on opposing edge defenders and linebackers. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Appears buried on depth chart
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:39 AM
Williams ran almost exclusively with the second- and third-team offenses at Monday's practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Callahan noted it appeared Williams was behind all of A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism on the wideout depth chart Monday. Williams was a third-round pick last year, but New England has since added Brown and Doubs to the mix, leaving Williams in a fight for playing time. Williams' spot on the roster hasn't been brought into question at this point, but if he's this buried a month from now, it's fair to wonder if the Patriots would be willing to listen to offers for the 23-year-old after he produced just 10 catches for 209 yards and three touchdowns on 21 targets across 17 regular-season appearances as a rookie. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Making push for No. 3 RB slot
Mon, Jul 27, 2026, 10:28 AM
Larison appears to the early leader to serve as the Patriots' No. 3 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Also in the mix for slotting behind the top duo are Terrell Jennings (undisclosed), Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery, but after spending the entire 2025 campaign on IR due to a foot injury, Larison is making a push to claim a complementary backfield role ahead of Week 1. In any case, the back who emerges as New England's No. 3 option has modest fantasy upside as long as Stevenson and Henderson are healthy. |
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Jimmy Kibble Jimmy Kibble Reverts to IR
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 5:17 PM
Kibble (undisclosed) reverted to New England's injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Kibble is set to remain with the Patriots despite having previously been waived. The rookie undrafted free agent will now be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. |
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Jeremiah Webb Jeremiah Webb Moved to IR
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:31 PM
The Patriots placed Webb (arm) on injured reserve Sunday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Webb's move to injured reserve comes after the 25-year-old sustained an arm injury during Saturday's practice. He now will be forced to miss the entirety of the upcoming campaign unless he's waived with an injury settlement. |
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Lands on NFI list
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:24 PM
The Patriots placed Jacas (knee) on the active/non-football injury list Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Jacas is still recovering from a procedure he underwent earlier in the year but is hopeful to be back at some point during training camp. The rookie second-round pick should contribute as a rotational linebacker once healthy. |
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Jeremiah Webb Jeremiah Webb Sustains arm injury
Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 3:08 PM
Webb suffered an arm injury during New England's practice Saturday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Webb walked off the field with trainers late in the practice session, and the severity of his injury is currently unknown. The 25-year-old spent last season on the team's practice squad and will be competing for a depth receiver role once healthy. |
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Kobe Prentice Kobe Prentice Claimed by New England
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 5:00 PM
The Patriots claimed Prentice off waivers Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Prentice is headed to New England after having been waived by the Panthers on Friday. The rookie undrafted free agent will now spend the remainder of the offseason competing for a spot on the Patriots' final roster. |
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