The New England Patriots returned to the practice field on Tuesday for their third day of work in a row.
New England is in full pads for back-to-back days, which allows fans and coaches to get more of a feel of what these players can do on game day.
Here's everything that was seen at the Patriots' sixth training camp session of 2024:
Participation/Attendance
- Wide receiver DeMario Douglas was in a red non-contact jersey.
- Linebacker Joshua Uche returned to practice after being sent off on Monday.
- Defensive lineman Davon Godchaux showed up with shoulder pads and a helmet on again.
- Linebacker Matthew Judon was absent.
- Linebacker Sione Takitaki (PUP), center Jake Andrews (PUP), wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (PUP), guard Cole Strange (PUP), defensive lineman Christian Barmore, safety Marte Mapu, tight end Jaheim Bell and safety Jabrill Peppers were also not participating.
- Cornerback Shaun Wade is also still in a red non-contact jersey.
News/Notes
- Offensive linemen Caedan Wallace and Chukwuma Okorafor start at left and right tackle respectively.
- Offensive lineman Nick Leverett played center again with both Andrews out.
- Former Patriots safeties Devin McCourty and Nate Ebner were in attendance.
- Douglas made some nice grabs in position drills.
- Wide receiver Jalen Reagor made a few good plays in 1-on-1 drills.
- Wide receiver Javon Baker was getting open in 1-on-1s but no one could get the ball to him.
- The offensive line looked good in 1-on-1s, but Wallace struggled a bit.
- Wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster had a bad drop in 11-on-11s.
- Maye hit tight end Mitchell Wilcox following a strong play-action fake.
- Wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk climbed the ladder for a 20-yard touchdown against defensive back Marco Wilson in 7-on-7s.
- Douglas participated in 7-on-7s for the first time this camp.
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett hit tight end Hunter Henry for a diving touchdown.
- Safety Joshuah Bledsoe recorded a pass breakup against tight end Austin Hooper.
- Defensive end Keion White continues to make plays against the run.
- Quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Joe Milton continue to switch off as the third player at the position.
- Milton hit Polk and Smith-Schuster for back-to-back touchdowns.
- The whole offense was forced to run a lap for a mistake.
- Brissett hit wide receiver K.J. Osborn for a diving touchdown.
- Wilson recorded a pass breakup against Baker.
- Wade broke up a pass intended for Baker.
- Smith-Schuster left practice with a trainer.
- Running back Kevin Harris fumbled in 11-on-11s.
- Kickers Chad Ryland and Joey Slye both hit from 47 yards out on last-second field goal attempts.
QB stats (via. Mark Daniels)
7-on-7s:
- Brissett: 2/4
- Maye: 3/4
- Zappe: 3/4
11-on-11s:
- Brissett: 5/11
- Maye: 5/11
- Milton: 3/5
Clips
Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye pic.twitter.com/KCvYEigPR8
— Dakota Randall (@DakRandall) July 30, 2024
Come for the Patriots QBs going 4/4 in a net drill, stay for the Joe Milton backflip at the end pic.twitter.com/HPqlxUThOo
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 30, 2024
JuJu Smith-Schuster, K.J. Osborn pic.twitter.com/Sn4dVASPPO
— Dakota Randall (@DakRandall) July 30, 2024
Patriots receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas is practicing in a red non-contact jersey today. Here he is corralling a high throw with his previously injured left hand. Good sign for his progress. Hard to tell the WR hierarchy without him or Kendrick Bourne participating. pic.twitter.com/dNZ9cdRi7u
— Matt Dolloff (@mattdolloff) July 30, 2024
Jacoby Brissett to Pop Douglas pic.twitter.com/drkAPdMw93
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 30, 2024
What a catch from Kayshon Boutte from Jacoby Brissett
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KJ Osborn continues to make TOUGH catches in camp
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Christian Gonzalez showing why he is a LOCKDOWN Corner
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