Patriots schedule two additional training camp practice dates
Aug 1, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; A general view of the New England Patriots practice fields during training camp with Gillette Stadium in the background. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
The Patriots are in the second half of what will probably be their busiest week of training camp this year. Wednesday was their fourth practice in a stretch of six days without a day off. They were scheduled through the annual in-stadium practice on Friday, with the weekend up in the air. On Wednesday though, the team released the schedule for next week.
There will be two practices at Gillette Stadium on Monday and Tuesday of next week, both open to the public. For both practices – which are open to the public and free to attend – will start at 1:00 p.m. with gates opening for fans at noon.
This means the Patriots will have both Saturday and Sunday off. That’s a rarity in training camp, but so is going six days in a row without an off day.
The practices on Monday and Tuesday will likely be the only two of the week for the team. They host the Houston Texans on Thursday for the preseason opener, and typically there are off days the day before and after the game.
There’s also an outside chance these will be the Patriots’ last training camp practices of the summer in Foxborough. After their game against the Texans, the Patriots will travel to Green Bay for joint practices with the Packers, then to Tennessee to do the same with the Titans. The question is, will they hold any additional practices early the week following the Texans game before leaving for Wisconsin? The schedule for that week would likely be released following the game next Thursday night.
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Patriots training camp notebook: Quarterbacks and rookies highlight Day 7
After a day out of pads on Tuesday, the New England Patriots returned to the field on Wednesday for what was their most intense training camp practice of the summer to this point. Back in full pads the practice schedule included a little bit of everything, with the team working on the passing game as well as the running game, with both goal line and full field periods.
In a practice that certainly seems to be geared more towards ‘evaluation’ than ‘installation’ the steady progress the offense has made through the first week of camp. That was highlighted by the play of the quarterbacks, who will get us started as we take a closer look at Day 7…
Quarterbacks heating up

Aug 1, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during training camp at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
This was the second padded practice of the summer, but the first one on Monday focused heavily on the run game. That made Wednesday’s passing sessions the most competitive of the summer so far, and all three quarterbacks thrived.
Mac Jones was 13-of-15 in competitive drills. Moreso in this practice than any other he tested tight windows and more intermediate and deep routes.
One standout moment from Jones came early in practice in 11-on-11 full field work. Pressured by Jahlani Tavai, Jones rolled out to his right. Throwing on the run, he connected with rookie wide receiver Kayshon Boutte for a first down.
Jones then made some of his best throws late in practice, connecting for touchdowns with DeVante Parker and JuJu Smith-Schuster. Those two reps in particular stand out because they were on timing concepts (a back-shoulder for Parker, and a quick-hitting in route for Smith-Schuster). Timing means chemistry and to see Jones show that level of chemistry with his top receivers – especially Smith-Schuster, who he’s been on the field with only a handful of times – is encouraging.
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