A few blinks later, suddenly, training camp for the New England Patriots has arrived.
The veteran players are scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, and the team will hold its first official training camp practice on Wednesday. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel will then use the next several weeks to prepare his team for the 2025 season, while also trimming down the roster to 53 players.
With the pads coming on and practice intensifying, we will get a better look at where players on the team stand in terms of their individual development. It's a lengthy and grueling process that includes multiple summer practices, joint team practices and preseason games.