Here are the seven biggest takeaways from the New England Patriots' third OTAs practice open to media members.

Among the offseason additions were wide receiver Stefon Diggs, pass rusher Harold Landry III, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Carlton Davis III, offensive tackle Morgan Moses, defensive tackle Milton Williams, and many more.

The New England Patriots have the pedal to the floor on a rebuild under the leadership of new head coach Mike Vrabel and second-year signal caller Drake Maye, which includes legitimate playoff hopes in 2025 due to an exceedingly easy schedule -- or, at least, what appears to be one on paper during the preseason.

Despite stamping a strong and highly-acclaimed recent draft class in the books from earlier this offseason, the New England Patriots have yet to come to terms on a contract for two of their top selections.

A recent post from the New England Patriots, celebrating LGBTQ+ pride and featuring the rainbow pride flag, has sparked backlash from MAGA. Newsweek has reached out to the Patriots outside of regular working hours via email for comment.

Some claimed to have “fixed” the image by swapping the pride flag for the Stars and Stripes. Others demanded a boycott of the Patriots, referencing the attempted right-wing cancellation of Bud Light following its partnership with trans activist Dylan Mulvaney.

The new format did increase returns, as the rate went from 21.8% to 32.8% in 2024, but the league wants to see even more. As such, they made another rule change this spring, moving touchbacks from the 30-yard line to the 35, hoping to further incentivize returnable kicks. That new rule is a welcome sight for Brenden Schooler.