7 winners and losers from Patriots minicamp practice on Thursday
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots concluded their mandatory minicamp with a high-intensity practice, showcasing significant competition and effort compared to the previous day’s walkthrough pace.
- WR A.J. Brown stood out by catching two touchdowns from QB Drake Maye, including an impressive back-corner end zone reception that highlighted their developing chemistry.
- Backup quarterbacks Tommy DeVito and Behren Morton struggled with accuracy, combining for seven consecutive incompletions late in the session, indicating areas needing improvement before summer.
- Several second-year players, including WRs Kyle Williams, Efton Chism, TE Eli Raridon, and LB Chad Muma, saw increased reps and made notable contributions, with Muma serving as the defensive signal caller.
- The practice ended early due to a collision between Drake Maye and pass rusher Bradyn Swinson, though both players appeared uninjured; the team now enters a multi-week summer break before training camp begins in late July.