Patriots links 8/05/26: Pass rush kicks in, Maye responds

Foxborough, MA - May 27: New England Patriots defensive tackle Milton Williams stretches on May 27, 2026. (Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images

TEAM TALK

• Roster Moves: Patriots claim WR Tejhaun Palmer off waivers from Arizona; Release rookie TE Jeremiah Franklin.
• Paul Perillo's Day 9 Blogservations: Rookie Jacas making up for lost time.
• Mike Dussault reports Matthew Slater continues his legacy of leadership, joins BC High football staff.
• Transcript: Mike Vrabel (plus 14 min. video)
• Press Conferences:Gabe Jacas, Dre'Mont Jones, Jared Wilson, DeMario Douglas, TreVeyon Henderson, Namdi Obiazor.
• Training Camp-Cast:Fifth straight practice in pads, offense and defense trade punches, injury updates. (7 min. video)
• Highlights:Day 9 of Patriots training camp. (1 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered:Latest from camp, positional depth, remaining questions. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Andrew Callahan'sCamp Notebook, Day 9: Drake Maye wins 2-minute drill, more WRs star.
• Taylor Kyles'Training Camp Day 9:Big day for big-bodied targets.
• Alex Barth's Camp notebook: Edge rushers get going on Day 9.
• Mark Daniels gives us 8 takeaways from Day 9: Maye finished the day 12-of-17, rebounding after a tough start; Boutte continues to impress; Borregales is on fire; Muma is the top backup linebacker; More.
• Mike Reissupdates histraining camp notebook:Latest intel, updates. Undrafted LBKhalil Jacobs repping ahead of veteran LBK.J. Britton the punt-protection unit was notable, as Jacobs has also been getting some reps ahead of Britt on defense recently; More.
• Ethan Hurwitz's Camp Notebook: Veteran WRs lead the pack. Attendance, passing stats, Elijah Ponder's big day, two-minute drill; More.
• Hector Longo explains how Will Campbell and Dre'Mont Jones are waging the battle the Pats need most.
• Zack Cox finds Mike Vrabel is really enjoying the AJ Brown-Christian Gonzalez battle at camp.
• Alex Barth tells us how Mike Vrabel turned A.J. Brown's dislocated thumb into a teachable moment.
• Karen Guregian notes Patriots edge rushers doing their part to get rookie Gabe Jacas up to speed.
• Hector Longo says now that Gabe Jacas is finally practicing, the Patriots need him to catch up fast.
• Meghan Ottolini relays Gabe Jacas, addressing the media for the first time. All that stuff is behind me. I'm 100%. Whenever they tell me I'm good to go, I'm good to go."
• Alex Barth highlights TreVeyon Henderson on where he sees room for improvement in his second year.
• Zack Cox looks at how DeMario Douglas looks poised for larger role in offense.
• Ethan Hurwitz is concerned how the Offensive Guard depth is thinning out.
• Patriots Daily podcast:Day 9 debrief. Drake Maye rebounds after slow start, Gabe Jacas addresses injury, Andy Borregales' incredible camp so far, and the edge room. (8 min.)
• Patriots Beat podcast: Alex Barth and Brian Hines recap Day 9: Pass rush shows up, offense finishes strong. (35 min.)
• All-32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi recaps the good, bad and ugly from Tuesday'spractice. (37 min.)

NATIONAL NEWS

• Seth Walder (ESPN) Proposing five big trades during 2026 NFL training camps. Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to the Giants for EdgeKayvon Thibodeaux.
• Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) Patriots claim WR Tejhaun Palmer off waivers.
• Michael David Smith (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown's dislocated thumb: Linemen do that on every other snap.
• Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) Top 10 NFL head coaches entering 2026: Mike Vrabel 8th. /Lol.
• Albert Breer (SI) Emptying the Chiefs notebook from training camp. /Pats play Kansas City in Week 15.
• Mike Kadlick (SI) Training Camp Roundup: Jahmyr Gibbs next in line for record-setting payday? Falcons edge rusher Jalon Walker feared to have suffered torn ACL; More.
• Mason Cameron, et al (PFF) Ranking the top 32 players at each position heading into 2026: Center (Jared Wilson 28th) - Edge Defender (No Pats) - Interior Defender (Milton Williams 11th) - Quarterback (Drake Maye 9th) - Safety-blanket receivers (No Pats) - Tackle (Morgan Moses 30th) - Offensive Guard (Mike Onwenu 9th, Alijah Vera-Tucker 20th)
• Mark Chichester (PFF) Performance on zero-graded throws, and what it can tell us about QB play.
• Mike Kadlick (SI) Grading the NFL's latest round of massive contract extensions.
• Nick Shook (NFL.com) NFL preseason: Three things to watch for: Panthers-Cardinals Hall of Fame game.
• Grant Gordon (NFL.com) Pro Football Hall of Fame: Class of 2027 modern-era predictions. Rob Gronkowski included.
• Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL declines comment on the Steelers' failure to disclose Aaron Rodgers' illness before playoff loss.