Rookie N’Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers, and veteran Mohamed Sanu struggled in their debuts with New England.
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Patriots notebook: Players excited to compete as practice heats up
The Patriots held their first team practice inside Gillette Stadium on Friday, gearing up for the first practice with pads on Monday.
With Sony Michel hurt, Patriots’ running game is in flux
Michel is recovering from foot surgery in May, putting the spotlight on second-year back Damien Harris and free agent Lamar Miller.
Report: Patriots sign running back Lamar Miller
Miller, a former Pro Bowler, rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2014 and 2016. He missed 2019 with a torn ACL.
Edelman confident in all of Brady’s potential successors
Julian Edelman enjoyed a lot of success with Tom Brady, but said, ‘the train keeps moving.’
As deadline passes, 66 total NFL players opt out due to coronavirus pandemic
Of the 66 players in the league deciding to opt out, 31 are linemen. The Patriots lead all teams with a total of eight players deciding not to play.
With 8 Patriots opting out so far, others will need to fill the void
There will be plenty of competition and opportunity at so many positions as the Patriots shift gears with an altered roster.
Patriots notebook: McCourty rips NFL over changing player opt-out deadline
Devin McCourty says the league might move up its deadline for players to choose ‘because they don’t want to continue to see guys opt out.’
Patriots captains talk about their decisions to play, support those opting out
New England has a total of eight players who have chosen not to play – the most of any team – and the team captains support their decisions.
Sports Digest: LaCosse is latest Patriot to opt out
The Patriots’ lack of depth at tight end is weakened further by the loss of projected starter Matt LaCosse.