While star cornerback Stephon Gilmore’s holdout was one of the biggest storylines coming out of the New England Patriots’ mandatory minicamp, his absence was not the only noteworthy one. Also not spotted during the three-day event was the team’s best pass rusher of the 2020 season, outside linebacker Chase Winovich.
Winovich was a participant during organized team activities but suspiciously absent at the start of minicamp on Monday. Together with Gilmore as well as defensive tackle Byron Cowart and fellow linebackers Terez Hall and Rashod Berry he remained out for the rest of the week.
According to a report by NESN’s Doug Kyed, however, the “cause for Winovich’s absence is nothing major” and that the plan is to have him return for training camp.