Patriots links 5/28/26: OTAs Day 1: Who stood out?

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May 9, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tackle Caleb Lomu (74) does a drill with offensive tackle Dametrious Crownover (68) during the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

TEAM TALK


LOCAL LINKS

  • Darren Hartwell & Phil Perry’s Patriots OTA observations: Vrabel brings the energy, Maye’s day; More.
  • Doug Kyed’s OTAs observations: Rookie CB Charles Woods makes strong first impression; Player of the day: DeMario Douglas; QB corner; Studs: CB Karon Prunty, LB K.J. Britt; Duds: RB Lan Larison, QBTommy DeVito; Offensive & Defensive notes; More.
  • Taylor Kyles recaps Patriots open OTA Day 1: Up-and-down day for Drake Maye, top offense; More.
  • Mark Daniels gives us five takeaways from the Patriots first open OTAs practice. 1. Drake Maye, Patriots offense was OK. 2. Receiver stock. 3. Cornerbacks step up; More.
  • Ethan HurwitzPatriots OTAs Notebook: Key names missing, rookie grabs INT; More.
  • Alex Barth’s Patriots OTA notebook: Who was where as spring practices begin.
  • Ethan Hurwitz spotlights the biggest winners from Day 1 of open OTAs.
  • Doug Kyed reports Christian Gonzalez was the most notable absence from Patriots OTAs due in large part to the contract extension that he’s eligible to sign as a fourth-year pro.
  • Mark Daniels sees the Patriots’ plan for rookie tackle Caleb Lomu coming into focus at OTAs.
  • Meghan Ottolini says the wide receiver room is Patriots’ big offseason mystery.
  • Jennifer Streeter talks about how Drake Maye feels more comfortable with Josh McDaniels and the offense.
  • Karen Guregian asks Drake Maye what his Super Bowl hangover was like.
  • Mark Daniels notes Drake Maye sees Patriots tackle Will Campbell bouncing back in 2026.
  • Mike Reiss highlights Mike Vrabel’s presser yesterday calling his family-football balance ‘really good’.
  • Mike Reiss tells us Caleb Lomu received a glowing review from Mike Vrabel. (1 min. video)

NATIONAL NEWS

  • Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Brendan Sorsby’s next steps if he loses injunction, Plus, updates on the Vikings’ GM search, an A.J. Brown trade and more.
  • Matt Verderame (SI) NFL’s coach-QB duo ranking. No. 3 Vrabel-Maye. [+9]. /Click for commentary.
  • Eva Geitheim (SI) The latest buzz from OTAs: What players are saying about an A.J. Brown trade, Brandon Aiyuk & More.
  • Chris Bumbaca (USA Today) AJ Brown trade to Patriots feels inevitable. What QB Drake Maye said about star WR.
  • Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Report: Patriots, Eagles “not particularly close” on A.J. Brown deal.
  • Zach Roberts (Carolina Panthers-SI) Panthers could trade Xavier Legette to Patriots if A.J. Brown trade never takes shape.
  • Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on adding a WR: We want to strengthen the roster wherever we can.
  • Sean Leahy (Yahoo! Sports) Patriots’ Mike Vrabel on keeping focus on coaching: ‘We all have to deal with things outside of here’
  • Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Drake Maye: Playing Seahawks Week 1 provides “extra motivation” for training camp.
  • Jeremy Fowler, et al (ESPN) NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet, Richardson, Thibodeaux.

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