Patriots Open 1st Padded Practice With Brown-Maye Surge as Gonzalez Participates Fully
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Updated · Boston.com · Jul 30
Patriots Open 1st Padded Practice With Brown-Maye Surge as Gonzalez Participates Fully
3 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Jul 30
Summary
A.J. Brown and Drake Maye looked most in sync yet in New England’s first padded camp practice, connecting on a deep ball in 1-on-1s and a slant touchdown in team drills.
Christian Gonzalez took part in every phase despite ongoing contract talks, covering Brown and Romeo Doubs in 1-on-1s and 11-on-11s and breaking up an early Maye-to-Brown attempt.
The defense controlled the run game as Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden and Christian Ellis clogged lanes, while TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson did more damage as receivers.
Kyle Williams stood out with the second unit, catching 2 touchdown passes from Tommy DeVito, while coach Mike Vrabel said DeAndre Hopkins’ brief coaching visit has ended.
Carlton Davis missed practice again with a lower-body injury, Gabe Jacas watched in street clothes, and Harold Landry remained on the PUP list as camp physicality ramps up.