Patriots prepare for training camp with key players under pressure
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The New England Patriots enter training camp with heightened expectations following a surprise Super Bowl run. After finishing the 2025 season as AFC champions, quarterback Drake Maye and the team must demonstrate that their success was not a one-time event. Key players, including Maye, offensive tackle Will Campbell, and wide receiver A.J. Brown, face significant scrutiny as they seek to solidify their roles and prove their worth. Coach Mike Vrabel, who earned Coach of the Year honors, will oversee preparations as the Patriots aim for sustained success in the upcoming season.
- •Drake Maye is under pressure to prove last season's success was legitimate.
- •Will Campbell needs to improve his performance after a struggling playoff run.
- •A.J. Brown aims to solidify his role as the team's primary wide receiver.
- •Christian Gonzalez is negotiating for a new contract that would make him the highest-paid cornerback.
- •Mike Vrabel returns as coach, seeking sustained success in 2026.
- 1:39 PMCBS Sports — Five Patriots with the most to prove at training camp after surprise Super Bowl run
"After going from 4-13 to AFC champions, the Patriots now have to prove last season was the start of something sustainable
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