Thursday was supposed to be the first day outside eyes got a look at the 2023 Patriots. As it turns out though, we’re going to have to wait a little longer.

Originally, Thursday’s OTA practice – the third of the spring for the Patriots – was supposed to be open to the media. However, the team announced Wednesday that practice has been canceled.

• Instead the first session of media availability will come at the team’s next practice, which is now set for May 31. The rest of the media availability has been altered as well. Originally, practices were supposed to be open on June 2 and 8 – now June 6 is the only other open practice.

  Closed practices will still take place on June 2, 5, 8, and 9. It appears, based on the schedule released by the team, that a May 30 session scheduled to be closed to the media was also canceled.

  The team will also hold mandatory Minicamp June 12-14. All three of those sessions will be open to the media. For more on Patriots spring practices, check out our preview here.

• Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at abarth@985TheSportsHub.com.

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