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Maye Connects Twice with A.J. Brown in Practice

7/31/2026

Summary

Maye Connects

In Friday’s full-pads practice, quarterback Drake Maye completed four of four passes to wide receiver A.J. Brown, producing two red-zone touchdowns.
Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2028 first-round and a 2027 fifth-round pick, Brown said he feels about 90 percent comfortable with head coach Josh McDaniels’ offense.
Maye was 19-of-21 in 11-on-11 drills and 7-of-8 in 7-on-7 drills over the last two days.

Summary

Williams Beats Cuts

Kyle Williams, a 2025 third-round rookie, drew cut speculation after two touchdowns in week one of camp.
Kayshon Boutte urged Kyle Williams to ignore rivals and stay consistent, while Mack Hollins warned that Patriots receivers who fail to improve will be left behind.
Undrafted rookie Efton Chism earned a 53-man roster spot and battles DeMario Douglas for depth-chart space, while Kayshon Boutte remains subject of trade rumors for two straight offseasons.

History

Historical Context

The Patriots’ 2000 draft, held April 15-16 at Madison Square Garden, saw them select quarterback Tom Brady at the 199th spot of a six-round draft. After a 5-11 season and Belichick’s first year, Brady turned that modest pick into six Super Bowl titles, illustrating the franchise’s legacy of finding value. Today’s rookie battle—Drake Maye, A.J. Brown and Kyle Williams—echoes that same low-cost talent hunt.

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Maye Connects

In Friday’s full-pads practice, quarterback Drake Maye completed four of four passes to wide receiver A.J. Brown, producing two red-zone touchdowns.
Acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2028 first-round and a 2027 fifth-round pick, Brown said he feels about 90 percent comfortable with head coach Josh McDaniels’ offense.
Maye was 19-of-21 in 11-on-11 drills and 7-of-8 in 7-on-7 drills over the last two days.

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