New England Patriots links 6/11/25 - Minicamp Day 2’s defensive resurgence; Pats break until Camp

Daily news and links for Wednesday

TEAM TALK

• Patriots announce dates for Training Camp. Veterans set to report on Tuesday, July 22 with first public practice scheduled for Wednesday, July 23.
• Roster Move: Patriots place OL Wes Schweitzer on Reserve/Retired list.
• Evan Lazar shares 20 thoughts on the Patriots following mandatory minicamp. ‘After seeing it firsthand, Vrabel’s practices reflect his personality: high energy and competitive. The Patriots practiced at a crisp pace, where both sides of the ball built up to full-speed reps.’ More.
• Mike Dussault’s Minicamp Notes: Rookies make strides, Diggs itching for Training Camp. ‘Tuesday’s practice was another spirited session, with Christian Gonzalez’s effortless one-handed interception up the sideline serving as the play of the day.’
• Press Conferences: Mike Vrabel - Hunter Henry, Keion White, Stefon Diggs, Will Campbell, Efton Chism.
• Patriots Unfiltered player interviews: Anfernee Jennings (8 min. video) - Jaylinn Hawkins (7 min. video)
• Patriots Unfiltered: Minicamp Day 2 wrap-up show, Training Camp dates; More. (2 hours)

LOCAL LINKS

• Alex Barth’s Minicamp Notebook: Tight coverage. ‘There was a heavy focus on team drills, with more situational work like third down and red zone situations.’ More.
• Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from the second/last day of Patriots minicamp. Drake Maye was up and down; RB Antonio Gibson feels the heat; pass rusher K’Lavon Chaisson shines; Kicker battle; More.
• Mike D’Abate’s Minicamp Day 2 Takeaways. Offense spotlight: Maye-Henry connection continues to impress; Defense spotlight: Christian Gonzalez gets the jump on Drake Maye; More!
• Andrew Callahan’s Minicamp Day 2: Drake Maye cools late, Christian Gonzalez grabs INT; Attendance; Player of the day; QB corner; Studs: S Craig Woodson, LB Cam Riley; Duds: WRs Kyle Williams, Javon Baker; More!
• Taylor Kyles’ Mandatory Minicamp 2: Christian Gonzalez and the defense ended spring practices on a high note, dumping water on Drake Maye and the offense’s recent hot streak.
• NBC Boston crew’s Patriots minicamp recap: ‘Sloppier’ day for offense in final practice.
• Karen Guregian relays Mike Vrabel outlining his expectations for his players as they head into a 5-week break. Vrabel doesn’t necessarily consider the break as ‘downtime’.
• Sophie Weller puts together a 53-man roster projection. WRs Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker out.
• Cam Garrity identifies 3 shocking roster cuts the Patriots could make ahead of 2025 season: WR DeMario Douglas, LB Jahlani Tavai, and S Kyle Dugger. /Click for commentary.
• Mike D’Abate reports on how a healthy DT Christian Barmore is putting the NFL on notice.
• Alex Barth talks about Wes Schweitzer being moved to the reserve/retired list and what it means for the Pats at left guard. Plenty of options, plenty of time to fill the open roster spot. Mike Vrabel still evaluating the OL.
• Doug Kyed notes Mike Vrabel says the team monitors NFL-wide holdouts for potential trades.
• Nick O’Malley notes pass rusher Harold Landry III points out one downside to signing with the Pats: The traffic. -...