Patriots links 7/29/26: Jacas, Maye’s deep ball make appearance
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) throws a pass during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTEAM TALK
- Patriots Training Camp:Schedule, fan activities, Alumni signings, FAQs. No practice today.
- Evan Lazar shares 18 thoughts through the first four training camp practices. /Good read.
- Paul Perillo's Day 4 Blogservations: Gonzalez continues to let his play do the talking; More.
- Alexandra Francisco reports how dozens of dogs found forever homes at second-annual Pawtriots Training Camp dog adoption event.
- Press Conferences:Christian Gonzalez, Christian Elliss, Kyle Williams, and K.J. Britt.
- Training Camp-Cast:Maye heats up, Boutte makes highlight catch, injury updates. (7.30 min. video)
- Patriots Unfiltered: Training camp observations, stand outs, latest buzz. (2 hours)
- NFL's Top 100 Players of 2026 - No. 61: Kevin Byard. (2 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss updates his training camp notebook: Latest intel, updates.
- Andrew Callahan's Day 4 camp notes: A rocky Drake Maye-AJ Brown connection, more Kayshon Boutte highlights. Officially time to worry? Hardly. Something to note? You bet."
- Ethan Hurwitz's Training Camp Notebook: Speed, contact slowly ramps up, a little more physicality.
- Mark Daniels gives us five takeaways on Day 4: Hunter Henry steps up, Gabe Jacas present and on the sideline, DT Cory Durden stands out; More.
- Alex Barth's Camp notebook: Going deep on Day 4.
- Ethan Hurwitz's Patriots Rookie Report: Who is rising (and falling) on the depth chart after Day 4?
- Karen Guregian is still waiting for some Drake Maye-A.J. Brown fireworks.
- Doug Kyed talks up rookie TE Eli Raridon, who is ascending the depth chart at training camp.
- Zack Cox hears from WR Kyle Williams reacting to lack of training camp reps: Out of my control.'
- Jake Seymour posts a video of Drake Maye connecting with Kayshon Boutte for touchdown catch.
- Sara Marshall notes Mike Vrabel puts lingering A.J. Brown knee concern to rest.
- Ethan Hurwitz relays Morgan Moses explaining why the Patriots give rest days to veterans.
- Andrew Callahan reports Rhamondre Stevenson was the third player to leave Tuesday's practice early after CBs Carlton Davis and Charles Woods.
- Hector Longo points out Mike Vrabel's offseason awards show how the Patriots' culture is taking hold.
- Graham Wilker makes 3 bold training camp predictions that could dictate the Patriots' future. 1. Lan Larison separates himself as the clear RB3.
- Alex Barth reports Denzal Ward just became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Shanna McCarriston (CBS Sports) Five Patriots with the most to prove at training camp after surprise Super Bowl run.
- Kevin Patra (NFL.com) NFL position battles in 2026: Picks to win 12 notable training camp competitions. Patriots backup WR included.
- Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) Biggest training camp storyline for every AFC team. Patriots storyline to watch: When willChristian Gonzalez'sextension happen?
- Eva Geitheim (SI) How the 2024 draft's quarterback class stacks up entering Year 3. Drake Maye included.
- Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) Top 10 players at every offensive position. QB: Drake Maye 6th, WR: A.J. Brown 10th.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Christian Gonzalez: I'd like to keep contract negotiations private.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) Highest-paid defensive tackles in the NFL: Full breakdown. Milton Williams 5th.
- Carter Bahns (CBS Sports) Ranking all 32 NFL edge rusher groups. Patriots 25th. /Click for commentary.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) 2026 offseason superlatives: Most improved, most likely to succeed and more. No Pats.
- Jeremy Fowler (ESPN) Vita Vea trade request: Five NFL team fits for the Bucs DT. Patriots included.
- Rich Cimini (ESPN) Jets' QB Geno Smith rues being distraction' after dispute with girlfriend.
- Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Plaxico Burress: Playing for the Jets and going to prison were kind of similar." /LOL
- Nick Shook (NFL.com) Aaron Rodgers says zero debate' 2026 will be his final season in the NFL.
- Eva Geitheim (SI) How much do NFL mascots make? Salaries, pay range and perks.