The Patriots gave most of their projected starters the night off, including quarterback Mac Jones.

The diminutive sixth-round draft pick has impressed in 1-on-1 drills during training camp, displaying an innate ability to get himself open.

Flowers, who was drafted by New England in 2015, left for Detroit in 2019.

New England’s pass catchers have taken a lot of heat in the preseason and they are using it as motivation.

The renewed lighter side of QB Mac Jones hasn’t gone unnoticed.

New offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is helping both the offense and defense in training camp.

Belichick halted practice Monday when things got too chippy, and seems more involved in practice this year.

Coach Bill Belichick confirms that Jones, who pleaded not guilty to nine counts of weapons violations, will be on the field Wednesday.

No. 3 wide receiver, right tackle and kicker are among the positions up for grabs in New England.

New England didn’t get DeAndre Hopkins, but new receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and tight end Mike Gesicki should help.