Patriots prepare for training camp position battles this July
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The New England Patriots will enter training camp later this month with several open roster spots that need to be filled. The team, building off a successful 2026 season that included a Super Bowl appearance, made significant offseason moves, including trading for A.J. Brown and signing defensive upgrades. Key position battles will take place for roles including second tight end, third running back, and depth across the offensive line and secondary. With 45 new players on the roster, competition for the final 53-man squad will be intense, starting with training camp later this July.
- •Training camp begins later this month at Gillette Stadium.
- •Patriots added 45 new players to the offseason roster.
- •A.J. Brown's trade highlights the team's offseason moves.
- •Key position battles include tight end and running back.
- •Final roster cut down to 53 players will occur in late August.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — New England Patriots Training Camp Position Battles | Patriots Roundtable Podcast
"The New England Patriots are set to enter training camp with several position battles that will decide roster spots. We break them down on this week’s Patriots Roundtable Podcast.
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