Patriots links 7/28/26: Day 3 about the details

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JULY 27: Line Captains: Bradyn Swinson #43 of the New England Patriots, Milton Williams #97 and Will Campbell #66 lead the team in calisthenics during New England Patriots Training Camp on July 27, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

• Mike Dussault highlights how new additions Kevin Byard and Dre'Mont Jones hope to put the defense over the top.
• Transcript:Mike Vrabel (Plus 11 min. video)
• Press Conferences:A.J. Brown, Craig Woodson, DeMario Douglas, Morgan Moses, Bradyn Swinson, and Andy Borregales.
• Alexandra Francisco has the story of the Patriots teaming up with Good Sports to donate 40 bikes to kids in need. (Plus 1 min. video)
• Training Camp-Cast:Day Three walkthrough, second years step up, receiver room depth. (8 min. video)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares the latest intel, updates from camp: OLB Bradyn Swinson knows to stay away from moneymaker' Drake Maye; FB Reggie Gilliam returned to practice after planned maintenance day; More.
• Andrew Callahan's Day 3 camp notes: Young WR slides down depth chart, Mike Vrabel slows pace.
• Ethan Hurwitz' Training camp notebook: Kyle Williams dropping on depth chart; More.
• Alex Barth's Training camp notebook: Focusing on details on Day 3.
• Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry's Day 3 takeaways: Defense ahead of offense in opening sessions.
• Mark Morse's Camp Day 3 notes: Unpacking Gabe Jacas's unique contract, roster insights, and more.
• Ian Logue's Patriots Notebook: Boutte continues making a case, interesting Jacas' contract detail; More.
• Hector Longo spotlights Christian Gonzalez vs. A.J. Brown as already the Patriots' best camp battle.
• Doug Kyed explains how the A.J. Brown-Drake Maye connection can continue to improve.
• Hector Longo finds Drake Maye is already focused on the opener with the Seahawks.
• Doug Kyed highlights WR DeMario Douglas welcoming the added competition, In the classroom, we're going at it, trying to answer first, stuff like that. On the field, we push each other."
• Alex Barth looks at how playing faster' is helping rookie TE Eli Raridon earn bigger role in training camp.
• Hector Longo emphasizes the fact that Hunter Henry is going to need some help at tight end.
• Ethan Hurwitz notes Kayshon Boutte has gotten off to a fast start; Here's what that means for the Pats.
• Jerry Thornton qualifies that it's early, but Kayshon Boutte is dominating camp amid crowded WR room.
• Alex Barth hears from second-year edge rusher Bradyn Swinson, who is taking a new approach and a new diet into his second NFL season. Swinson is competing for a bigger role on defense.
• Ethan Hurwitz looks at how Andy Borregales and the special teams unit have earned Mike Vrabel's trust.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Mike Kadlick (SI) A.J. Brown isn't worried about his slow start to training camp. Here's why the Patriots shouldn't be either.
• Kevin Patra (NFL.com) Patriots WR Mack Hollins open to playing some TE: I just want to win games.'
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel has a lot of respect" for how Kayshon Boutte has handled a tricky situation.
• Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) A.J. Brown on learning Patriots offense: I'm in a pretty good spot."
• Stephen Holder and Brooke Pryor (ESPN) Big stories of the NFL 2026 offseason, from Garrett to Kelce.
• Matt Bowen (ESPN) 2026 NFL offseason: Top impact signings, trades, draft picks. No. 2 AJ Brown traded to New England.
• Nick Shook (NFL.com) All-Under-25 Team: Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez among NFL's ascending young players entering 2026 season.
• Nick Shook (NFL.com) NFL Network: Two-time Pro Bowl DT Vita Vea requests trade from Buccaneers.
• John Breech (CBS Sports) Bills unveil surprise new alternate grey uniform with blue helmet never worn in team history. /Meh...
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) 49ers wanted to keep Shanahan accident quiet, and some in the media complied. /If this were a Patriots coach...
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFLPA scraps 60-day rule" that allowed agents to solicit players who have representation.