The New England Patriots, on an overcast, rainy morning in Foxboro, held their fifth practice session of training camp.
However, this practice was a bit different than the previous, as it was the first in pads for the team, meaning it was closer to real football than the first four sessions.
Here's everything that was seen at the practice fields outside of Gillette Stadium on Monday.
Participation/Attendance
- Linebacker Matthew Judon was on the field, but not in uniform.
- Cornerback Shaun Wade remains in a non-contact jersey.
- Defensive lineman Davon Godchaux arrived without full pads.
- Center David Andrews wasn't at practice.
- Safety Marte Mapu was at practice but didn't participate.
- Tight end Jaheim Bell was seen on the field but wasn't in pads.
News/Notes
- Godchaux's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was seen on the field.
- Guard Nick Leverett filled in at center with Andrews out.
- Caedan Wallace started at left tackle with Chukwuma Okorafor starting at right.
- Safety Jabrill Peppers left the field with the training staff.
- Former Patriots running back Rex Burkhead was at practice.
- Quarterback Jacoby Brissett hit wide receiver Tyquan Thornton on a deep pass in 7-on-7s.
- Defensive back Dell Pettus broke up a pass from Brissett intended for tight end Hunter Henry.
- Safety Joshuah Bledsoe broke up a pass from quarterback Drake Maye intended for tight end La'Michael Pettway.
- Safety Kyle Dugger intercepted Maye in 7-on-7s.
- Defensive end Deatrich Wise beat Okorafor in the very first rep of 1-on-1s.
- Offensive lineman Michael Onwenu looked strong in 1-on-1s.
- Running back Rhamondre Stevenson took a lap for a false start.
- Linebacker Oshane Ximines blew up a run play in 11-on-11s and followed it up with a sack.
- Guard Layden Robinson had decent reps in 1-on-1s and 11-on-11s.
- Quarterback Joe Milton was third through 11-on-11s again. Zappe went third on the second set.
- Running backs Kevin Harris and Antonio Gibson both broke off long runs.
- Ja'Lynn Polk, Jalen Reagor, K.J. Osborn, Marcus Jones, DeMario Douglas, Gibson and Harris worked as kick returners.
- Linebacker Josh Uche was tossed from practice after fighting with Okorafor.
- Tight end Hunter Henry made a diving catch in 11-on-11s.
- Offensive tackle Tyrone Wheatley took a lap for a false start.
- Wide receiver Javon Baker made another impressive catch on a ball from Brissett.
- Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton made a diving catch from Brissett.
- Tight end Mitchell Wilcox had multiple drops.
- Defensive end Keion White beat offensive tackle Vederian Lowe in 11-on-11s.
- Maye struggled through 11-on-11s.
QB stats (via. Mark Daniels)
7-on-7s:
- Brissett: 4/6
- Maye: 2/6, INT
11-on-11s:
- Brissett: 8/9
- Maye: 1/5
- Milton: 4/5
- Zappe: 3/4
Clips
Jabrill Peppers left the field shortly after practice began with the athletic trainers.
— Tamara Brown (@Imtamarabrown) July 29, 2024
He is now back out on the field, not participating at the moment but appears to be testing out his mobility. pic.twitter.com/IGkLabHV5k
Update: after taking one rep, Peppers has removed his helmet and is heading back with the athletic trainers. https://t.co/4uUnLAQoEX pic.twitter.com/y7gqkGc6qB
— Tamara Brown (@Imtamarabrown) July 29, 2024
Mike Pellegrino leads the Patriots’ cornerbacks through a backpedal drill pic.twitter.com/M4IdeqqpZh
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) July 29, 2024
