Pats Pulpit
Recapping everything that happened on Day 6 of Patriots training camp.
The New England Patriots were back to work on Tuesday for their seventh training camp practice of the summer — which included full pads for the second straight day.
Here is what went down on the fields behind Gillette Stadium.
Attire: Full pads
Duration: ca. 105 minutes (10:15-12:00 p.m. ET)
Conditions: Sunny, temperatures in the 90s
It was another steamy hot day in Foxborough as the Patriots put the pads on for the second straight day. With practice eclipsing the 90-minute mark, New England saw plenty of competitive action with the day ending in the low red area.
Absent: CB Christian Gonzalez*, FB Brock Lampe*, DL Joshua Farmer*, LB Jahlani Tavai, CB Carlton Davis, WR Mack Hollins (PUP), OT Vederian Lowe (PUP)
Returned: TE Austin Hooper (PUP)
Limited: OT Morgan Moses
Injured: OL Yasir Durant, C Garrett Bradbury
Christian Gonzalez, who was diagnosed with a hamstring injury after Monday’s practice, was sidelined on Tuesday. The star corner did make an appearance towards the end of practice with a black compression sleeve on his left leg and no noticeable limp. Gonzalez then walked the field to sign autographs for fans post practice.
Joining Gonzalez on the sideline were rookies Joshua Farmer and Brock Lampe, a noticeable absence with New England needing to create a roster spot for newly-signed linebacker R.J. Moten.
During Tuesday’s session, veteran tackle Morgan Moses departed early with no apparent injury. Fellow offensive lineman Yasir Durant took a visit to the medial shed and did not return while starting center Garrett Bradbury was rolled up on late in practice. Bradbury did not visit the medical area but was clearly hobbled afterwards.
Tight end Austin Hooper did make his first appearance of the summer after opening training camp on the PUP list.
Wilson takes over: In an early 1-on-1 period, Jared Wilson aligned as the offensive line’s top left guard over Cole Strange. Matching up against Milton Williams and Christian Barmore (twice), the rookie more than held his ground and went a combined 3-0.
As work transitioned into team work, Wilson remained the unit’s top left guard with Strange and then Caedan Wallace rotating in behind him with the first unit. Wilson then received snaps at center with the second unit before snapping to Maye when Bradbury was rolled up on near the end of practice.
The change up front at left guard was the only one along the starting offensive line. Will Campbell remained at left tackle and had a quieter day then Monday — including getting pushed backwards by Keion White in the red area. Mike Onwenu stayed at right guard and the duo of Morgan Moses and Demontrey Jacobs manned the right tackle spot.
Up-and-down Drake: After throwing just six passes in competitive team work on Monday, Drake Maye got more action in New England’s second padded practice of the summer. The QB started shaky in 7-on-7s which transitioned...
