5 positional battles to watch during Patriots OTAs practices
Boston Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- The Patriots begin their organized team activities (OTAs) this week, marking the start of positional battles for the upcoming season, with many starting spots mostly assumed barring injuries or major trades.
- The third running back position is highly contested among Jam Miller, Myles Montgomery, Lan Larison, and Terrell Jennings, with no clear favorite at this point.
- Wide receiver roles remain uncertain, especially with the pending acquisition of A.J. Brown and the status of Kayshon Boutte, leading to a competitive battle for starting and depth positions.
- The linebacker unit faces depth concerns after releasing several players, with K.J. Britt favored as the primary backup but facing competition from Chad Muma, Namdi Obiazor, and Khalil Jacobs.
- Defensive tackle and outside cornerback depth spots are also competitive, with veterans and rookies vying for limited roster spots behind established starters.