Daily news and links for Wednesday
TEAM TALK
- Mike Dussault recaps Mike Vrabel addressing the media, offering updates on a number of players and discussing how his vision sets the stage for training camp.
- Press Conferences: Mike Vrabel (20 min. video plus transcript) – Hunter Henry, Brenden Schooler and Christian Gonzalez. (28 min. video)
- Photos: Patriots players report for Training Camp.
- Hype video: Get ready for Patriots Training Camp. (1 min. video)
- Pet Adoption Event: Brenden Schooler shows off Wyatt, one of the puppies that will be available at the pet adoption event on Wednesday at Training Camp. (1.30 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Training camp week, Mike Vrabel press conference reaction, Veterans report. (2 hours)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss kicks off 2025 Patriots training camp: Latest intel, updates, what he’s seeing & hearing.
- Bernd Buchmasser Training camp: Day 1 schedule, players to watch, and more.
- Andrew Callahan’s training camp preview: Bold predictions, breakout players and cut candidates to watch out for.
- Phil Perry spotlights four camp battles to keep an eye on. 1. Big back: Rhamondre Stevenson vs. Antonio Gibson.
- Mark Daniels previews the top 5 position battles heading into camp. 1. Wide receiver.
- Meghan Ottolini gives us 5 things to watch in Patriots training camp. 1. How consistent does Drake Maye look?
- Alex Barth lays out how Mike Vrabel plans on structuring Patriots training camp practices.
- Andrew Callahan reports how ‘the Mike Vrabel experience’ has come to New England.
- Mike D’Abate writes how the Patriots new QB, WR duo are already impressing.
- Doug Kyed highlights Hunter Henry revealing more details of the offseason throwing session with Drake Maye.
- Mark Daniels relays Christian Gonzalez on how he is already being helped by Stefon Diggs.
- Mike D’Abate notes how top CB Christian Gonzalez is ready to ramp up his competitive drive for the upcoming season. ‘Pressure is a privilege’.
- Mark Daniels highlights All-Pro special teamer Brenden Schooler has bigger goals for the upcoming season.
- Alex Barth reports the Patriots announced the throwback uniform games for 2025.
- Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry debate what expectations should be for Stefon Diggs in his return from torn ACL.
- Jarrett Bailey notes CB Carlton Davis III returns from non-football injury and is all systems go.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel: No limitations on Stefon Diggs in practice.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 5 under-the-radar rookies to watch during training camp. WR Kyle Williams included.
- Kristen Wong (SI) Mike Vrabel savagely roasts reporter Ben Volin for asking repeat question at presser; Vrabel isn’t messing around this season. /Wasn’t that savage, but Vrabel didn’t hesitate to call him out.
- Matt Bowen (ESPN) Ranking the top 50 NFL offseason signings, trades, draft picks. Patriots: 7. DT Milton Williams signed. 20. WR Stefon Diggs signed. 31. OT Will Campbell drafted. 33. CB Carlton Davis III signed.
- The Mina Kimes Show (ESPN) Aaron Schatz joins to take a deep dive into the AFC East — from roster strengths and quarterback outlooks to coaching changes and bold predictions. (74 min.) /Patriots up first.
- Gilberto Manzano (SI) The 25 best NFL games of the past 25 years. Patriots: Nos 24, 19, 14, 12, 11, 6, 4, 2, 1.
- Mike Kadlick (SI) Ozzy Osbourne’s 2005 performance of ‘Crazy Train’ at Patriots opener resurfaces after death.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) 2025 training camp position battles: Picks to win 10 notable competitions across the league
- Jeff Kerr (CBS Sports) NFL training camp 2025: Ranking top five storylines, including contract dramas.
- Josh Edwards (CBS Sports) Projecting NFL All-Pros at each defensive position: What they look like, where they’re picked and who’s next.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Commanders put WR Terry McLaurin on did not report list.
- Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler (ESPN) Inside the NFLPA meltdown: “If he failed, their process failed.”
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Report: ESPN will pay “enormous” amount, if/when NFL Media deal happens.