Training camp is now well underway for NFL teams, and the Patriots have already had four days of practice. Therefore, we’re getting a good idea of what the team will look in 2025, but there’s always the possibility of another big move or two before the regular season.

Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ training camp, replacing a longtime veteran, free agent Christian Wilkins, and more.

The Patriots now won't have Wilkins on their Week 1 schedule. They did see the Springfield, Mass. native a significant amount during his first five NFL seasons when he was with the Miami Dolphins. That includes a nine-sack year in 2023, his last fully healthy season.