originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The New England Patriots saw a number of its star players – most notably, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and cornerback Carlton Davis III – miss a significant portion of the team's voluntary OTA's, but they attended mandatory minicamp in full.
There is, however, a notable name who has been missing from the Patriots' practices since rookie minicamp in early May: center Jared Wilson, New England's third-round (No. 95) overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Unlike some players' offseason absences, Wilson's non-attendance was not contract-related, as Wilson had already signed a four-year, $6.