TEAM TALK
- Preseason Game Preview: Patriots vs. Eagles. Broadcast info, more.
- Andy Hart shares his wet Wednesday camp notes: Brady's status for Friday remains uncertain; Pats have been employing a lot of 3-4 fronts at practice, presenting some different looks for the guys on the end of the line of scrimmage.
- Erik Scalavino blogs from camp: Garoppolo appears to be gaining confidence; Mallett was wearing a white glove on his left, non-throwing hand; Collins had a very good day during 7-on-7s.
- Andy Hart notes that while fights have been erupting throughout NFL training camps this summer, the Patriots see it as a lesson in self-control.
- Press Pass - Chandler Jones, Logan Ryan talk versatility. (1.26 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Tom Brady: 'It was a New England type of day'. (8.49 min. video)
- Patriots Today - Garoppolo appears to gain confidence. (2.19 min. video)
- Patriots Today - One-on-one with Patrick Chung. (1.44 min. video)
- From the NFL - Albert Breer reports from Day 2 of Pats-Eagles joint practices. (2.12 min. video)
LOCAL LINKS
- Mike Reiss reviews the hot topics from Wednesday's camp.
- Mike Reiss and Lee Schechter post their observations from Day 2 of Pats-Eagles joint practices.
- Erik Frenz posts his joint training camp notes from Wednesday: Consistent rainfall provided both teams a chance to work in bad conditions, and the Pats rose to the challenge.
- Christopher Price takes note of the intense atmosphere and more serious vibe coming out of the workouts from Foxboro this summer.
- Ryan Hannable tells us what happened Wednesday at camp: Heavy downpours put more emphasis on rushing attack; Mayo was missing for the second day in a row.
- Jack Flagler posts his training camp roundup for Wednesday: Brandon LaFell shows improvement, Malcolm Butler on the verge of 53-man roster lock.
- Mike Reiss highlights Tom Brady on the unique QB-center dynamic.
- Phil Perry notes Tom Brady doesn't care who's butt he has his hands on, both centers have earned his trust.
- Tom E. Curran notes Brady is ready to ramp things up.
- Mark Farinella hears Tom Brady give another State of the Union message, and all appears well in his eyes.
- Anthony Gulizia tells us Brady hopes to play Friday against Philadelphia.
- Karen Guregian reports that Brandon LaFell hopes to be "that bigger guy" that Brady can trust to go to in the red zone.
- Erik Frenz sees Tom Brady and Brandon LaFell getting in sync and hitting stride, especially over the last two days.
- Adam Kurkjian catches up with Joe Vellano who is building off of last year and feels he has a lot to prove.
- Jeremy Gottlieb sees the Patriots keeping their options open on the defensive line.
- Mike Reiss puts the spotlight on the second safety spot.
- Jeff Howe looks at the position battle at cornerback, behind Revis and Browner.
- Jeff Howe notes Alfonzo Dennard feels like he's "progressing pretty good" and knows he has some catching up to do.
- ESPN Boston posts some pics from Day 2 of joint practices.
- Jeff Howe Patriots Notebook: Belichick wasn't happy with the way an 11-on-11 period ended so he called the team back on for two more plays to end it successfully; Brady was especially successful targeting Edelman, Amendola and LaFell; Dan Connolly is emerging as a leader to win the starting center job; Pats will conduct one final open training camp practice Monday from 2-4:30.
NATIONAL NEWS
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) Brady keeps praising LaFell.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Eagles center says Vince Wilfork is as explosive as ever.
- Darin Gantt (ProFootballTalk) Tom Brady knows how to build a relationship with centers.
- Curtis Crabtree (ProFootballTalk) James White getting first-team reps for Pats, Stevan Ridley doesn't.
- Jeff McLane (Philadelphia Inquirer) Eagles-Patriots practice observations.
- Bob Brookover (Philadelphia Inquirer) Something missing from most Eagles camp workouts: Fans. /Comparisons with the Patriots' facilities in Foxboro.
- Staff Report (Philly.com) Eagles head coach Chip Kelly talks meeting Bill Belichick, being back in New England, Friday's game, more.
- Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Jeremy Maclin cuts practice short after hamstring tweak.
- Chris Burke (SI) AFC East preview: Patriots favored again, but the gap may be closing.
- Staff Report (Steelers.com) Steelers sign RB Stephen Houston.
- Judy Battista (NFL.com) QB2: The most important position nobody wants.
- Chris Wesseling (NFL.com) Ranking all 32 backup quarterbacks. Ryan Mallett 8th.
- Mark Maske (Washington Post) NFL considering tougher penalties for future domestic violence cases, including possible one-year ban.
- Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NFL continues to face assault on blackout rule.