Patriots minicamp recap: Spring ends with high-intensity practice

Key Points:

• The New England Patriots concluded their 2026 mandatory minicamp with an intense final day marked by competitive drills and key player absences, including edge rushers Gabe Jacas and Harold Landry III, and limited participation from several others due to injury management.
• Quarterback Drake Maye showcased strong passing skills, connecting on multiple touchdown passes to receivers A.J. Brown, Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, and TreVeyon Henderson, while wide receivers Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III also made notable scoring plays.
• The defense responded robustly, with players like Kevin Byard, Carlton Davis, and Charles Woods forcing incompletions and tight coverage, supported by linebackers Chad Muma and rookie Khalil Jacobs contributing pass breakups.
• Rookie Caleb Lomu demonstrated positional versatility, primarily playing right tackle but also taking snaps at left guard, filling in due to Morgan Moses’ limited participation as he manages his workload.
• The practice ended early after Maye went down near edge rusher Bradyn Swinson but appeared uninjured after getting up and completing post-practice throws; Coach Mike Vrabel emphasized workload management and team communication throughout the session.