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.

Jonathan Jones and Jalen Mills, both starting their eighth NFL season, are becoming leaders for so many young teammates.

Jones was arrested on Friday at Logan Airport in Boston.

New England has been in contact with the free-agent wide receiver, but Belichick wouldn’t say when or if he will visit.

The violation reportedly was for holding a mandatory meeting that was required to be optional.