Patriots set rare Saturday start for 2026 training camp

First public practice is July 25 at Gillette

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 191 min read

Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the Patriots and NFL (rarity of a Saturday start for '26 training camp; Gillette will be Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: Veterans are scheduled to report Friday, July 24. Fans will have access to the opening practice the following day.

Why it matters: Drake Maye’s perspective and Rhamondre Stevenson’s outlook are key personnel threads entering camp. Mike Onwenu’s incentives add a contract angle to the preseason preparations.

By the numbers: Camp crowds at Gillette have sometimes topped 10,000.

What to watch: Attendance and the initial roles for Maye, Stevenson and Onwenu will be early points to watch.

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@MikeReiss 2026-07-19T17:33:30.292775+00:00

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