Beginning on Friday, the New England Patriots’ first-year players will get their first real taste of life in the NFL. Gillette Stadium will open its doors for 2025 rookie minicamp.
Between Friday and Sunday, the youngsters — who already reported to the team facility on Thursday — will go through a series of club-led activities. They will participate in non-contact, non-padded workouts with the coaching staff, and also go through physical examinations and first introductions into the Patriots’ scheme and overall daily routine.
The NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement will also have a say in what players are permitted to do this weekend: they are allowed to participate in activities for a maximum of 10 hours per day, while no contact or live tackling is allowed during on-field drills.