New England Patriots links 7/31/25 - Youth catching praise

Daily news and links for Thursday

TEAM TALK

• Paul Perillo’s Day 7 Blogservations: Things starting to line up for Pats. The Patriots could be trending toward a youth movement along the offensive line.
• Mike Dussault’s Camp Notebook: Williams disrupting, James rising, Polk returns. Pats capped off a 3rd-straight day of padded training camp practice, with some new faces starting to make their cases for roster spots and roles.
• Roster Moves: The Patriots announced the signing of TE Tyler Davis, TE Cole Fotheringham and C Alec Lindstrom. Plus: T Yasir Durant has been waived-injured; WR Demeer Blankumsee and RB Trayveon Williams were released.
• Press Conferences: Mike Vrabel (10 min. video) - Bradyn Swinson, Milton Williams, Ja’Lynn Polk, DJ James, Caedan Wallace and Bryce Baringer. (34 min. video)
• Training Camp-Cast: Maye shines with TD toss, OL attrition forces adjustment, Full Day 7 recap. (10 min. video)
• Patriots Catch-22: Evan Lazar and Alex Barth share their key observations through seven days of camp, Depth chart overview. (90 min.)

LOCAL LINKS

• Mike Reiss shares his latest intel and updates from camp: With starting center Garrett Bradbury not at practice after appearing to injure his ankle on Tuesday, it was a surprise to see Ben Brown take his spot with the starters, with 2025 third-round pick Jared Wilson as the top left guard. Some shaky QB/C exchanges with Wilson might have contributed to that decision, which also bumped Cole Strange to center on the second unit.; QB Drake Maye has yet to throw an interception in seven practices, which reflects, in part, his improved decision-making. More!
• Andrew Callahan’s Day 7 takeaways: Drake Maye hits rookie wide receiver deep, Will Campbell struggles; Play of the Day: Kyle Williams’ 40-yard TD: Clean pocket. Perfect throw. Touchdown; Player of the Day: OLB K’Lavon Chaisson: Two awards in three practices; QB Corner; Studs & Duds; More!
• Mike D’Abate’s Training Camp Notebook: Next men step up. Roll call, QB snapshot, Offense & Defense observations, More!
• Alex Barth’s training camp notebook: Drake Maye dealing with pressure on Day 7.
• Mark Daniels shares 6 takeaways from Day 7: Pats have a new starting left guard; Patriots moved a tackle to guard; Kicking competition; Attendance notes; More.
• Ian Logue’s Patriots Notebook: Position battle heating up, two more injuries pop up.
• Phil Perry’s Maye Watch: Teardrop touchdown punctuates another strong day; Drake Maye completed eight of his 10 pass attempts with a pretty TD in Wednesday’s practice.
• Tom E. Curran’s Patriots wideout watch: Kyle Williams makes the play of the day.
• Matthew Schmidt relays Chad Graff (The Athletic) projecting the 53-man roster, with New England keeping only five wide receivers. Currently, the Pats have 12 players competing for what most expect to be six or seven roster spots at the position, putting several bubble WRs on the outside for new homes before Week 1.
• Ethan Hurtwitz lays out the position battle for starting left guard, making the case...