The New England Patriots returned to action on Saturday for Day 1 of training camp in Foxboro.
While fans were treated to an entertaining practice behind Gillette Stadium, there were more noteworthy stories off the field than on it. After months of uncertainty, second-round linebacker Gabe Jacas finally signed his rookie contract. Also before Saturday’s session, Pats owner Robert Kraft revealed that the team offered cornerback Christian Gonzalez a contract that would make him the highest-paid player at his position and the highest-paid Patriot of all time.
Gonzalez was a full participant in Saturday’s practice, a positive development after he minimally participated in mandatory minicamp. As for Drake Maye and new No. 1 wide receiver A.J. Brown, the two nearly connected on a highlight-reel play to open practice, but Brown couldn’t complete the one-handed grab. Legendary wideout DeAndre Hopkins was in attendance to work with Brown and the receiver group.
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