Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy shines Thursday against fellow 2024 first-round draft pick Drake Maye and the Patriots.

New England’s Mike Vrabel and Minnesota’s Kevin O’Connell were teammates with the Patriots for one season.

New England rolls past Washington in Mike Vrabel’s first game as coach.

New England honors the quarterback won lead them to six Super Bowl titles.

Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels, friends off the field, guide their teams through a sometimes-spirited joint practice.

New England made significant changes up front to provide more protection for second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

Maye has more offensive weapons, better protection and a new coach as he begins his second NFL season.

Mike Vrabel, who has ties to his two predecessors in New England, was hired in January to turn around a team that went 4-13 each of the last two seasons.

Diggs says conversation between him and the team will stay private.

Diggs, in his first season with New England, attended Monday’s voluntary practice session.