Though players can arrive in Foxborough on Tuesday, Patriots veterans aren’t expected at the facility until this weekend.
Due to COVID-19, the ramp up will be far slower than in years past. The first week will be dedicated to testing and virtual meetings, and the second devoted to strength and conditioning, per Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. Actual practices aren’t expected to begin until mid-August.
But hey, football is almost back, so here are five roster battles to keep an eye on when camp does get rolling:
5. Running back
Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead, Damien Harris
The roster spots aren’t up for grabs here, but playing time certainly is — especially if Sony Michel isn’t ready to go after offseason foot surgery.