Patriots links 7/31/26: Maye’s front still under red-flag alert

Jul 28, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive lineman Jared Wilson (55) and guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (75) do a drill with quarterback Drake Maye (10) during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

TEAM TALK

• Patriots Training Camp:Schedule, fan activities, Alumni signings, FAQs. What to know before you go.
• Paul Perillo's Day 5 Blogservations: After some pass-heavy days in shorts, the Patriots put on the pads for the first time on Thursday and went to work on the running game.
• Roster Move: Patriots release LB Otis Reese.
• Transcript:Mike Vrabel (Plus 15 min. video)
• Press Conferences:Kayshon Boutte, Caleb Lomu, Eli Raridon, Mike Onwenu, Cory Durden, Reggie Gilliam.
• Training Camp-Cast:First day in pads, Maye-Brown connection heating up, Kyle Williams with catch of the pay. (5 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Live from camp, first padded practice, observations and analysis. (2 hours)
• Photos:First day of padded practice.

LOCAL LINKS

• Nick Goss, Michael Hurley, Phil Perry's Training camp recap: Drake Maye strengthens connection with A.J. Brown, Gonzalez impresses, Kyle Williams had a bounce-back day with multiple TD catches; More.
• Mark Daniels gives us 5 takeaways from Pats camp Day 5: Caleb Lomu shines in 1-on-1s, undrafted rookie free agent TE Tanner Arkin had a handful of eye-opening blocks during full-team drills; More.
• Alex Barth's Camp Notebook: Stars shine on first day of full pads for Day 5.
• Ethan Hurwitz' Training Camp Day 5 notebook: Attendance, passing stats, More!
• Andrew Callahan's Training camp Day 5: New rookies make a push, QB Corner, Play of the Day: Kyle Williams' one-handed touchdown catch, studs, duds; More!
• Mike Reissupdates histraining camp notebook:Latest intel, updates. WREfton Chism IIIshowed strong hands, CBCarlton Davis IIIwas not at practice, DTEric Gregory(6-3, 319) showed up in one-on-one pass-rush drills; More!
• Doug Kyed's Patriots Mailbag: Has Kayshon Boutte raised trade value in training camp?
• Hector Longo writes how New England put the pads on and turned Drake Maye loose, and A.J. Brown answered with his most productive morning of the summer in Foxborough.
• 98.5 Sports Hub posts video clip highlights from camp: 1.Kyle Williams makes one-handed grab in strong day at camp - 2.TreVeyon Henderson makes diving catch in end zone.
• Mark Daniels details Christian Gonzalez' first padded practice as he dominated the Pats' top receivers.
• Alex Barth reports TE Eli Raridon credits advice from Mike Vrabel in his hot start to rookie camp.
• Ethan Hurwitz notes WR Kayshon Boutte doesn't care about online trade chatter.
• Michael Haney explains how rookie OT Caleb Lomu already shut down his biggest pre-draft criticism.
• Zac Ventola highlights Mike Vrabel on Gabe Jacas getting closer' to participating in practices.
• Ian Logue relays Mike Vrabel confirming DeAndre Hopkins has left the team, concluding his coaching experiment as camp heats up.
• Jerry Thornton is thoroughly ticked off at a ranking that lists Josh McDaniels 8th best OC in the NFL.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Mike Kadlick (SI) NFL Training Camp live updates. Top plays: Drake Maye to A.J. Brown included. Best quotes: Mike Vrabel included.
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent's Take: Patriots offered to make Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid CB. Why isn't a deal done?
• Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Kayshon Boutte: My feet are here today, not thinking about what's next.
• Jared Dubin (CBS Sports) Biggest potential red flags for Super Bowl contenders in 2026. Patriots:Offensive line. KeepingDrake Mayeupright and not forcing him to scramble quite as often is going to be paramount this year..."
• Dan Parr (NFL.com) Top 11 Offensive Rookie of the Year and Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates in 2026. No Pats in either.
• Gilberto Manzano (SI) What we learned at Chargers training camp: Star-studded defense is coming together. Pats play the Chargers in Week 12.
• Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) Offseason power rankings: No. 4 Denver Broncos might not repeat a 14-3 record, but their foundation is strong. Pats play the Broncos in Week 17.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Dak Prescott, Cowboys nickname their offense Greatest Offense There Is." /Insert eye-roll emoji followed by three laughing emojis here.
• Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Ranking the top 100 players in NFL history: Tom Brady leads all-time list.
• NFL Nation (ESPN) Every team's best training camp, preseason riser ever. Patriots: CB Malcolm Butler.