In his first padded practice as an NFL player in 1997, Mike Vrabel said he fought tight end Mitch Lyons at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp. With almost 30 more years of age and experience, Vrabel wants his current players to avoid punching their teammates.

During Monday's training camp, Patriots' star cornerback Christian Gonzalez sustained a leg injury while covering Stefon Diggs, raising concerns for the team's defense. Although he walked off the field independently, the Patriots, entering a transitional ...

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Special Olympics Massachusetts athletes were New England Patriots Foundation guests at the Patriots training camp on Thursday, and some players took a little extra time to make memories with the athletes.

Drake Maye's laser-focused performance at New England Patriots training camp speaks volumes about Josh McDaniels' transformative impact. McDaniels has instilled a fundamental principle into Maye's approach: take what the defense gives you and build from there.

DeMario Douglas has been one of the best receivers at Patriots training camp, and a reliable target for Drake Maye.

2. Full pads: Vrabel said his most exciting day of camp is when the team is in full pads for the first time, because there's always an under-the-radar player who emerges. The Patriots' first full-pads practice is scheduled for Monday.