Patriots Finish Week 1 Camp With 44 Offensive Players Under Review as Boutte, Maye Stand Out
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Updated · The New York Times · Aug 4
Patriots Finish Week 1 Camp With 44 Offensive Players Under Review as Boutte, Maye Stand Out
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Aug 4
Summary
Kayshon Boutte has emerged as the Patriots’ offensive camp standout, capping Monday with another touchdown catch and boosting either his trade value or his case for a meaningful regular-season role.
Drake Maye has looked more comfortable than last season, showing stronger command of the offense, while A.J. Brown has started connecting on big plays despite dislocating his thumb in Monday’s practice.
The backfield remains unsettled behind a likely 50-50 split, with Rhamondre Stevenson holding ground, TreVeyon Henderson flashing explosiveness but struggling in pass protection, and the No. 3 job still wide open.
On the line, Will Campbell and Alijah Vera-Tucker have impressed, but Ben Brown’s struggles and the competition for backup interior spots have exposed a potential depth concern entering preseason games.
At tight end and receiver, roster pressure is building after Julian Hill’s season-ending injury and in a crowded wideout room, leaving rookies and fringe players needing preseason reps to secure 53-man spots.