Before NFL teams get to compete on Sundays, they spend countless sweaty hours on practice fields across the country.
Here is everything you need to know as the Patriots prepare to open training camp:
Rookies report: Sunday, July 22
Veterans report: Wednesday, July 25
First practice open to the public: Thursday, July 26, 9:15 a.m.
Other announced practice dates: July 27-29, 9:15 a.m. (time subject to change).
Joint practice dates: New England won’t hold any joint practices this year.
Preseason opener: vs.