Patriots links 6/03/26: OTA Notes – Maye shines, Brown debuts, OL shifts

TEAM TALK

• Evan Lazar analyzes A.J. Brown’s first practice and shares other takeaways from OTAs.
• Evan Lazar’s Film Review: Breaking down A.J. Brown’s potential role in the offense. (2 hours)
• Photos: A.J. Brown makes debut at Patriots OTAs.
• Press Conference transcript: Mike Vrabel (Plus 15 min. video)
• Press Conferences: A.J. Brown, Will Campbell, TreVeyon Henderson, and Corey Durden – Ashton Grant, Tony Dews, Todd Downing, and Thomas Brown.
• Patriots Unfiltered: A.J. Brown trade, OTA recap/takeaways, team updates.

LOCAL LINKS

• Mark Daniels gives us 7 takeaways from OTAs as Drake Maye shines and A.J. Brown debuts; More.
• Ethan Hurwitz’ Patriots OTAs Notebook: A.J. Brown makes New England debut, attendance, passing stats, notes on the starting O-line, slot WRs; More.
• Doug Kyed’s OTA Observations: AJ Brown appears, Drake Maye shines, starter leaves early. Play of the Day: Maye finds Henry down the seam. Offensive & Defensive notes; More.
• Alex Barth’s OTA Notebook: A.J. Brown’s debut, more O-line shuffling
• Ethan Hurwitz follows A.J. Brown’s every move at his first practice.
• Mike Reiss highlights an ‘elated’ A.J. Brown on joining the Patriots, excited to move on from the Eagles.
• Jerry Thornton waxes poetic on all the ways AJ Brown is a perfect fit in New England.
• Doug Kyed notes Josh McDaniels said he sees a little bit of Rob Gronkowski in A.J. Brown’s game.
• Clare Cooper discusses the loss of TE Julian Hill for the season and looks at what the future could be at TE
• Doug Kyed points out AJ Brown’s contract is a bargain for now, but questions if it will stay that way.
• Alex Barth suggests the next trade the Patriots should explore: Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux.
• Ethan Hurwitz calls RB Lan Larison a dark horse who should make the roster after OTAs.
• Karen Guregian relays Will Campbell discussing his offseason rehabbing his knee.
• Alex Barth reports the Patriots host three joint practices this summer with the Colts and Eagles.

NATIONAL NEWS

• Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: How the Patriots will use A.J. Brown and their receiver group; Plus, the Rams’ process for trading for stars, Jared Verse’s value and more.
• Conor Orr (SI) 100 bold predictions for the 2026 season: From the Super Bowl champion to the performance of new coaches and more: Award winners, breakout candidates and two Hollywood movies.
• Tyler Sullivan (CBS Sports) 100 days until NFL kickoff: 100 facts, questions and storylines for the 2026 season. Patriots included.
• Zachary Pereles (CBS Sports) 100 days until kickoff: The 100 most important players for the 2026 season. A.J. Brown, Christian Gonzalez, Will Campbell, Drake Maye included.
• Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: Explaining NFL’s post-June 1 designation and biggest cuts this year.
• Seth Walder (ESPN) Football Power Index: 2026 projections, Super Bowl odds. Patriots 14th. Why so low? /Explanation includes “schedule was fortuitous, underdog to Bills, long-shot potential,” … yada yada yada....