Overview
- Following Saturday's practice in Foxborough, reporters noted second‑round edge Gabe Jacas and third‑round tight end Eli Raridon did not take part, with Jacas watching from the sideline without a helmet.
- As of Saturday, New England had seven of nine draft picks under contract, including newly signed Eli Raridon and seventh‑rounder Quintayvious Hutchins, while first‑round tackle Caleb Lomu and Jacas remained unsigned.
- Seventh‑round edge Hutchins left Saturday's session early with an apparent injury after team drills and did not return, which the team has not yet detailed.
- First‑rounder Lomu took all of his practice reps at left tackle, while seventh‑round quarterback Behren Morton went 11‑for‑11 in an 11‑on‑11 period with UDFA receiver Kyle Dixon logging a team‑high four catches.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel was back giving hands‑on instruction throughout drills, and the offseason program now points to Phase 3 practices beginning May 27, with final roster spots likely decided after further tryouts.