Patriots reduce offseason workouts to six OTAs, move minicamp up a week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:07 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The New England Patriots have shortened their offseason workout program, reducing organized team activities from nine to six. Head coach Mike Vrabel announced the change on June 3, 2026, and confirmed that the mandatory minicamp will take place from June 9-11, one week earlier than previously scheduled. The decision follows a pattern of alterations in the team's offseason plans, as they had cut minicamp short the previous year as well. Amid ongoing contract negotiations, cornerback Christian Gonzalez has missed recent voluntary workouts, which could lead to fines if he does not report to minicamp on time.
- •Patriots initially planned nine OTAs, now reduced to six.
- •Mandatory minicamp moved to June 9-11, 2026.
- •Only six of 91 players missed the latest OTA practice.
- •Christian Gonzalez absent due to ongoing contract negotiations.
- •Team's adjustments reflect previous offseason practices.
- 9:07 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots shorten offseason workout program
"The Patriots have altered their practice schedule.
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