The New England Patriots dialed back the intensity on Wednesday, swapping five straight fully padded practices for a walkthrough, but don’t let the slow tempo fool you: this session spilled the tea on the depth chart and showed us exactly who’s making moves. With work split across two fields, we got a fresh look at some key battles and who’s stepping up big time.
Chism Flexes, Maye Gets His Guys
Talk about making the most of an opportunity! Wide receiver Romeo Doubs was a new absence during the walkthrough, and Efton Chism III absolutely cashed in. The guy saw a ton of snaps with the first-team offense, often sharing the field with A.J. Brown and DeMario Douglas. What’s wild is Chism’s ability to play and back up multiple wide receiver spots, plus how much they’re counting on his run-blocking in packages with the first-team. Seriously, that kind of versatility has him on a clear path toward a roster spot. Meanwhile, Drake Maye was slinging it primarily to that crew, linking up with Brown, Mack Hollins, Kayshon Boutte, Douglas, and Chism. Kyle Williams even started on the opposite field before joining up with Maye’s offense later on, once everyone gathered together.
RB3 Heats Up And Rookie Corners Impress
The running back rotation just got spicy. Terrell Jennings, who was activated off the NFI list just two days prior, immediately joined Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson with Maye’s offense. Jennings is the only depth running back they’ve got with actual NFL experience, and that’s huge. He might have an early lead on that RB3 spot, leaving Lan Larison, Jam Miller, and Myles Montgomery to rep out on the opposite field. Over on defense, the rookie corners are pushing hard. With Carlton Davis III still sidelined, Charles Woods kept running as the top cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez. But right behind them, rookies Karon Prunty and Channing Canada were working with the first-team defense. Prunty has been all over the ball since the pads came on, and Canada has been competitive in coverage, even if Tuesday saw him on the wrong side of a few completions. Both guys are trending upward, and that’s exactly what you want to see as the team looks for depth.
Key Returns And Special Teams Grind
It wasn’t all depth chart drama; we also got some important updates on the attendance front. Fullback Reggie Gilliam returned from rest, sharing that his managed workload this summer is all about those nagging injuries from recent years. Tight end C.J. Dippre was also present at practice in uniform for the first time this summer, a strong sign that he’s officially activated off the PUP list. Unfortunately, Harold Landry III and Brenden Schooler are still on the PUP/NFI lists. There was also a ton of special teams work, and you know that kicking game is playing a massive factor for guys fighting for roster spots. The top punt block unit was out there, featuring Reggie Gilliam, Khalil Jacobs, Chad Muma, Elijah Ponder, Namdi Obiazor, and Terrell. Every rep counts!
What’s next? More practices, more battles, and more chances for these guys to prove they belong. Keep your eyes peeled for who keeps stacking those first-team reps as this Patriots roster starts to really take shape.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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