Patriots practice highlights

A clear look at who stood out and who struggled in Sundays Patriots practice and what it could mean for the roster.

Patriots training camp winners and losers shape the roster

The New England Patriots held their 13th training camp session with less intensity but more focus on red zone and goal line work. The day produced several eye catching performances, led by undrafted receiver Efton Chism III. He was active in 2 on 2 and 7 on 7 drills and finished with a pair of touchdowns from Joshua Dobbs. The play of the day went to Chism as he beat Marcus Jones for a high point catch on a blitz and held on for a touchdown despite contact.

Stefon Diggs had a quieter outing after a promising start to camp. He did connect for a touchdown in 7 on 7s but was targeted only twice in full team drills and did not register another catch. Rookie Jared Wilson continued to win individual matchups in 1 on 1s and showed up against starting competition in the interior line. Carlton Davis III seized more action on Sunday, concluding the session with a pass breakup in 11 on 11s while facing Kayshon Boutte. In the safety group, Craig Woodson ran with the first team more often as Kyle Dugger spent more snaps with backups, signaling a possible shift in the depth chart. Garrett Bradbury had a low snap and was inconsistent in some 1 on 1s, while Parker Romo outpaced Borregales on the kicking drill 4 for 4 to 3 for 4.

The practice reveals the ongoing depth contest behind the stars and could foreshadow early roster decisions. Chism’s ascent is notable because it adds another potential playmaker who could contribute on offense and special teams. Woodson’s emergence at safety adds to a crowded room and could push Dugger into a different role or reserve status. Diggs’ limited production today underscores how quickly a newcomer can gain ground when a unit is still building chemistry. The kicker competition tightening around Romo suggests a small but meaningful edge can swing practice results into real game day implications. Overall, the session reinforces that competition remains fierce across position groups as the season approaches.

Highlights

The competition continues in the next session as coaches weigh how each performance translates to game day.