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sports29 days ago•3 min saved

Patriots end minicamp with high-intensity finale led by Drake Maye

The New England Patriots closed their 2026 offseason with the final day of mandatory minicamp, finishing a hot, high-intensity practice in Foxboro. Several players were limited or sidelined (Gabe Jacas, Harold Landry III, Jack Westover out; Morgan Moses limited; Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte limited; Robert Spillane managed workload; Dial Jr. rehabbing ACL). Drake Maye led a competitive red-zone session, connecting with A.J. Brown on a back-shoulder end-zone grab and throwing TDs to Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, and TreVeyon Henderson, plus a wheel-route score to Henderson. The defense generated multiple stops and breakups from Byard, Davis, Woods, Crossley, and Muma, while Caleb Lomu showed versatility at right tackle and left guard behind starter Alijah Vera-Tucker. DeVito and Morton had rough moments as backups, and with Westover sidelined the day wrapped up about 20 minutes early after Maye tumbled, prompting Vrabel to halt practice and close spring.

via Pats Pulpit|

#a-j-brown #caleb-lomu #drake-maye

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Patriots minicamp Day 2: quiet pace, Lomu solidifies first-team RT, Gonzalez returns

Day 2 of the Patriots' mandatory minicamp was a walkthrough with no standout performances; Caleb Lomu continued as the first-team right tackle, Christian Gonzalez appeared fully again, and A.J. Brown and Drake Maye built chemistry, setting up for Thursday's finale.

via Pats Pulpit|

#aj-brown #caleb-lomu #christian-gonzalez

new-england-patriots-links1 month ago•24 min saved

OTAs Day 1 Highlights: Maye and rookies stand out as Patriots open practice

Patriots opened open OTAs with Drake Maye leading an up-and-down Day 1, as receivers rose and corners stepped up; rookies like Charles Woods and Kobee Minor drew attention, while Caleb Lomu and Will Campbell progressed along the line. Christian Gonzalez was notably absent due to contract-extension timing. The piece also aggregates national OTAs buzz, including A.J. Brown trade rumors and Vrabel/Maye notes.

via Pats Pulpit|

#aj-brown-trade-rumors #caleb-lomu #drake-maye

sports1 month ago•5 min saved

Maye Sparks Patriots OTAs with Flashes and Fine-Tuning

Drake Maye flashed arm talent on the Patriots’ second OTA, connecting on a deep middle throw and several completions while missing an out route that was picked off by Karon Prunty; Caleb Lomu rotated at right tackle as Alijah Vera-Tucker sat out portions of team periods. Defensively, Prunty’s interception and pass breakups by Kindle Vildor and K.J. Britt stood out, and receivers Romeo Doubs and Kyle Williams contributed in a veteran-heavy group. The session underscored the continued push to expand the offense under Josh McDaniels ahead of the next OTA on June 2.

via Pats Pulpit|

#caleb-lomu #drake-maye #karon-prunty

sports1 month ago•25 min saved

Six Spring OTAs Storylines to Watch for the Patriots

The Patriots’ off-season program centers on six spring storylines at OTAs: where first‑round tackle Caleb Lomu fits on the offensive line; the Maye‑to‑Doubs connection; the backend depth battles at wide receiver; the RB3 competition; Josh McDaniels’s new regular package; and defensive depth across corner, safety, linebacker, and defensive tackle, with notes on Boutte’s status and possible A.J. Brown trade buzz during non‑contact practices open to the media.

via New England Patriots|

#caleb-lomu #drake-maye #otas

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Caleb Lomu Takes Left Tackle Spotlight in Patriots Day 2 Minicamp

On Day 2 of the Patriots’ rookie minicamp, Caleb Lomu spent the entire practice at left tackle, signaling a potential long‑term fit on the left side while Dametrious Crownover handled right tackle; seventh-round QB Behren Morton received heavy reps under Josh McDaniels, and UDFA receivers like Kyle Dixon showed activity in the team period. Several rookies were sidelined or limited (Raridon, Jacas, Hutchins), and head coach Mike Vrabel stayed actively involved, as the camp winds toward its Sunday conclusion.

via Pats Pulpit|

#caleb-lomu #left-tackle #nfl

sports2 months ago•16 min saved

Lomu Leads Left-Tackle Look as Morton Impresses in Patriots Rookie Minicamp

Caleb Lomu worked almost exclusively at left tackle in his first open practice (Crownover at right), seventh-round QB Behren Morton showed solid command with 12 straight completions in team drills, UDFA WR Kyle Dixon stood out with four catches in 11-on-11s, standout tryouts Dee Williams and Olasunkonmi Agunloye drew attention for their explosiveness and size, and Quintayvious Hutchins left practice early with a possible injury as Jacas and Raridon did not participate.

via New England Patriots|

#behren-morton #caleb-lomu #dee-williams

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Caleb Lomu Debuts as a Flexible O-Line Asset for the Patriots

Patriots first‑round pick Caleb Lomu was introduced at Gillette Stadium, signaling his versatility by saying he can play anywhere on the offensive line—left or right tackle or interior—while aiming to earn early playing time as a rookie; he’s comfortable at left tackle from Utah and has been working at right tackle, with meetings already underway.

via Boston Sports Journal|

#caleb-lomu #new-england-patriots #nfl-draft

sports2 months ago•15 min saved

Lomu Might Push Campbell Toward Guard to Strengthen Patriots OL

Patriots mailbag explores whether first‑round pick Caleb Lomu could force Will Campbell to switch positions. While Campbell is the intended left tackle, the best five could see Lomu at LT with Campbell sliding to left guard and Vera‑Tucker to right guard, with Lomu also viewed as a potential jumbo tight end. The piece also touches on surrounding roster questions and trade chatter, but centers on whether Lomu’s emergence could reshape the Patriots’ offensive line.

via Boston Herald|

#caleb-lomu #nfl-draft #offensive-line

sports2 months ago•15 min saved

Patriots' 2026 Draft: Jacas tops favorites, late-round picks questioned

Patriots beat writer Doug Kyed names edge rusher Gabe Jacas as his favorite pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and flags cornerback Karon Prunty or linebacker Namdi Obiazor as the least favorite—crediting the front office for aggressive moves up and down the board. The piece also discusses potential steals like sixth-round tackle Dametrious Crownover and seventh-round Jam Miller, and notes the overall sense that the draft class was not particularly strong.

via Boston Herald|

#caleb-lomu #gabe-jacas #karon-prunty

sports2 months ago•7 min saved

Patriots swing four trades to chase draft-day value

New England executed four draft-day trades to optimize value—two ups to grab Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas, and two downs on Day 3 to collect extra picks—with mixed value according to different charts. The moves carry small premiums and the true payoff will depend on how the selected players perform on the field.

via Pats Pulpit|

#caleb-lomu #nfl-draft #patriots

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Patriots’ 2026 Draft Grades Spotlight Edge, OL Depth and Late-Round Upside

The Boston Herald grades New England’s 2026 draft as a mix of upside and depth: Caleb Lomu (1st round) earns a B+, the team then trades up to No. 55 for Gabe Jacas with an A, and Day 2 yields TE Eli Raridon (B). On Day 3, Quintayvious Hutchins (C), Behron Morton (C+), Namdi Obiazor (B-), Dametrious Crownover (B+), and Karon Prunty (C-) add developmental pieces and special-teams depth. Morton projects as QB3 behind Maye/DeVito; Jacas fits the Patriots’ edge profile and could be a cornerstone, Lomu offers tackle versatility but positional questions linger, Hutchins may be a special-teams contributor, Prunty provides speed but age/coverage questions persist, Obiazor is a run-first LB with special-teams potential, and Crownover brings length and toughness with room to grow.

via Boston Herald|

#caleb-lomu #gabe-jacas #new-england-patriots

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Patriots' draft leap locks in Lomu as Bills face post-trade regret

New England moved up three spots to draft Caleb Lomu, fortifying Drake Maye’s protection as Will Campbell anchors left tackle, Jared Wilson at center, and Mike Onwenu at right guard, with Morgan Moses set to mentor Lomu. Buffalo traded back for additional picks, gaining future assets but potentially regretting aiding a division rival by strengthening the Patriots' line.

via Musket Fire|

#buffalo-bills #caleb-lomu #nfl-draft

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Patriots prep Day 2 with a fresh board of top remaining prospects

New England traded up to grab Caleb Lomu in the first round (No. 28) and will enter Day 2 with two picks in rounds 2 and 3. The article maps the top remaining players across positions (WR, TE, OL, DL, EDGE, LB, CB, S) using Pats Pulpit and Arif Hasan’s Consensus Big Board, highlighting potential targets like Denzel Boston, Eli Stowers, Emmanuel Pregnon, Kayden McDonald, and Jermod McCoy as the Patriots pursue depth and fit for their needs.

via Pats Pulpit|

#caleb-lomu #day-2 #nfl-draft

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Patriots Trade Up to Land Utah Tackle Caleb Lomu in First Round

New England traded up to select Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu in the first round, a developmental blocker for Drake Maye; Lomu is one of two Utah tackles taken in the round, continuing the Patriots’ recent focus on strengthening the offensive line.

via The Boston Globe|

#caleb-lomu #nfl-draft #offensive-tackle