Key Insights From Day 4 of Patriots Training Camp

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Rookie tight end Eli Raridon caught three passes during practice, including a contested catch on a deep crossing route against backup safety Dell Pettus.

Heavy NFL - Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks expressed confidence in his readiness, stating, "I feel like I was. I feel like I'm back to 100% getting out there and having fun with it."

Boston.com - Tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, and the team is "optimistic" it isn't serious, pending further tests.

Heavy NFL - Rookie tight end Eli Raridon made an impressive contested catch and another reception during practice.

Heavy NFL - Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks expressed confidence in his readiness, stating, "I think cutting is a part of a running back's game where you have to be out there and be able to cut."

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I would not say today was to the standard that we're capable of," regarding the practice's performance.

Boston.com - Tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, but Coach Dave Canales stated they are "optimistic" it isn't serious.

Heavy NFL - Rookie tight end Eli Raridon is noted for making an impressive contested catch and another reception during practice.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Boston.com - Former Panthers wideout Steve Smith Sr. and longtime NFL receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson were present at the practice, providing tips to both receivers and defensive backs.

Boston.com - Former Panthers wideout Steve Smith Sr. and longtime NFL receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson were present at the practice as special guests for the MLS All-Star game happening that week.

Heavy NFL - Rookie tight end Eli Raridon is noted for making an impressive contested catch and another reception during practice.

Heavy NFL - Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks is highlighted for his performance, showing no hesitation after recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries.

Boston.com - Former Panthers wideout Steve Smith Sr. and longtime NFL receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson were present at the practice as special guests for the MLS All-Star game happening that week.

Boston.com - Former Panthers wideout Steve Smith Sr. and longtime NFL receiver Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson were present at the practice.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Eli Raridon made an impressive contested catch and another reception while settling between zones during practice.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated that tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, but they are "optimistic" it isn't serious.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Eli Raridon is noted for making an impressive contested catch and another reception during practice.

Heavy NFL - Rookie running back Jonathon Brooks is highlighted for his performance, showing no hesitation after recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries.

Heavy NFL - Tight end/special teamer Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales mentioned that tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury.

Boston.com - Kayshon Boutte, a player for the New England Patriots, is highlighted for his performance.

Heavy NFL - Drake Maye, the quarterback, is mentioned as the player who threw to Boutte.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will return for their fifth practice of training camp on the following day, with gates scheduled to open at 9:15 p.m. ET.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will enjoy their first off-day of the summer before returning for their fifth practice of training camp.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales emphasized the importance of capturing opportunities during practice, stating, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will enjoy their first off-day of the summer before returning for their fifth practice of training camp.

Heavy NFL - Boutte's performance is prompting the team to reconsider his role in the receiving corps.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards, and also caught a throw from Maye over the middle during 7-on-7s, along with two more catches from backup Tommy DeVito on out routes.

Heavy NFL - Drake Maye completed three downfield passes to Kayshon Boutte, Hunter Henry, and Rhamondre Stevenson during practice.

Heavy NFL - Elijah Ponder finished with a would-be sack and drew a hold against Caleb Lomu during practice.

Heavy NFL - Long snapper Julian Ashby delivered a low snap on a field goal attempt, resulting in kicker Andy Borregales missing his only attempt from 45 yards out.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Eli Raridon made an impressive contested catch and another reception while settling between zones during practice.

Heavy NFL - Jonathon Brooks made a significant play during practice, cutting through the defense and juking All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd for a first down.

Heavy NFL - Long snapper Julian Ashby delivered a low snap on a field goal attempt, resulting in kicker Andy Borregales missing his only attempt from 45 yards out.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I would not say today was to the standard that we're capable of," regarding the practice's performance.

panthers.com - Canales mentioned that tight end Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice, which was quickly broken up.

panthers.com - Canales expressed optimism about guard Damien Lewis's recovery, stating, "Really good evaluation, following that up, hoping to get him back pretty quickly."

panthers.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is out with a knee injury.

Heavy NFL - Jonathon Brooks made a significant play during practice, cutting through the defense and juking All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd for a first down.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I don't see any hesitation in his play," regarding Jonathon Brooks' performance.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "The practice got better and better as we were playing more physical," regarding the team's performance during the first practice in pads.

panthers.com - Canales mentioned that tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, and the team is "optimistic" it isn't serious, pending further tests.

panthers.com - Canales noted that guard Damien Lewis was held out with a calf issue, which he suggested was not major, stating, "Just had a little calf, grabbed on him."

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I would not say today was to the standard that we're capable of," regarding the practice's performance.

panthers.com - Canales mentioned that tight end Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice, which was quickly broken up.

panthers.com - Canales expressed optimism about guard Damien Lewis's recovery, stating, "Really good evaluation, following that up, hoping to get him back pretty quickly."

panthers.com - Canales noted that cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson returned to practice after missing time.

panthers.com - Canales highlighted the importance of physicality in practice, saying, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

Heavy NFL - The practice was the first in full pads for the team and was noted as the warmest day of camp so far.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales emphasized the need for physicality during practice, stating, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

Heavy NFL - Jonathon Brooks made a significant play during practice, cutting through the defense and juking All-Pro linebacker Devin Lloyd for a first down.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I don't see any hesitation in his play," regarding Jonathon Brooks' performance.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated that the practice got better as it progressed, emphasizing the need for physicality and challenging the defense to drive the energy.

panthers.com - Canales noted that guard Damien Lewis was held out with a calf issue, which he suggested was not major.

panthers.com - Canales expressed optimism about Lewis's recovery, stating, "Really good evaluation, following that up, hoping to get him back pretty quickly."

panthers.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is out with a knee injury.

Heavy NFL - Kayshon Boutte caught a deep touchdown from Drake Maye during 11-on-11s, completing an over-the-shoulder catch for a score of over 40 yards.

Pats Pulpit - Boutte also caught a throw from Maye over the middle during 7-on-7s and added two more catches from backup Tommy DeVito on out routes.

Heavy NFL - Tight end Eli Raridon made an impressive contested catch and another reception while settling between zones during practice.

Heavy NFL - Elijah Ponder finished with a would-be sack and drew a hold against Caleb Lomu during practice.

Pats Pulpit - Long snapper Julian Ashby delivered a low snap on a field goal attempt, resulting in kicker Andy Borregales missing his only attempt from 45 yards out.

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I would not say today was to the standard that we're capable of," regarding the practice's performance.

panthers.com - Canales mentioned that tight end Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice, which was quickly broken up.

panthers.com - Canales expressed optimism about guard Damien Lewis's recovery, stating, "Really good evaluation, following that up, hoping to get him back pretty quickly."

panthers.com - Canales noted that cornerbacks Jaycee Horn and Mike Jackson returned to practice after missing time.

panthers.com - Canales highlighted the importance of physicality in practice, saying, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

Boston.com - Injuries have emerged at the cornerback position during training camp.

panthers.com - Tight end Mitchell Evans was carted off midway through practice with an ankle injury, but the team is "optimistic" it isn't serious.

panthers.com - Guard Damien Lewis was held out with a calf issue, which is not considered major.

panthers.com - Rookie wide receiver Chris Brazzell II is out with a knee injury.

Boston.com - Kayshon Boutte continues to thrive during training camp.

Heavy NFL - Boutte made two standout catches during the practice session.

Heavy NFL - The practice was the first in full pads for the team.

WHERE:

panthers.com - The practice took place at the Atrium Health Training Facility in Charlotte, NC.

Heavy NFL - The practice took place at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

panthers.com - The practice took place at the Atrium Health Training Facility in Charlotte, NC.

Boston.com - The training camp is located in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will have their first off-day of training camp on the following day before returning for their fifth practice.

panthers.com - The first day of pads for the Panthers was noted as the warmest day of camp so far.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will have their first off-day of training camp on the following day before returning for their fifth practice.

Heavy NFL - The first day of pads for the Panthers was noted as the warmest day of camp so far.

panthers.com - The first day of pads for the Panthers was noted as the warmest day of camp so far.

Heavy NFL - The Patriots will have their first off-day of training camp on the following day before returning for their fifth practice.

Heavy NFL - The events described took place during Day 4 of the Patriots training camp.

WHY:

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales stated, "I would not say today was to the standard that we're capable of," regarding the practice's performance.

panthers.com - Canales noted that tight end Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice, which was quickly broken up.

panthers.com - Canales emphasized the need for physicality during practice, stating, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales expressed the importance of physicality in practice, saying, "We've got to make sure we capture all these opportunities. They're few and far between to get into pads."

Heavy NFL - Boutte's performance is prompting the team to reconsider his role in the receiving corps.

HOW:

panthers.com - Canales specifically challenged the defense during the first team period of practice, stating, "Like, we've got to show up, and everybody's got to get to the ball."

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales specifically challenged the defense during the first team period of practice, stating, "Like, we've got to show up, and everybody's got to get to the ball."

panthers.com - Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips described the team's goal as trying to play a "physical brand of football," emphasizing the importance of a vocal, high-energy defense.

panthers.com - Canales specifically challenged the defense during the first team period of practice, stating, "Like, we've got to show up, and everybody's got to get to the ball."

panthers.com - Coach Dave Canales specifically challenged the defense during the first team period of practice, stating, "Like, we've got to show up, and everybody's got to get to the ball."

Heavy NFL - Jonathon Brooks expressed confidence in his readiness, stating, "I think cutting is a part of a running back's game where you have to be out there and be able to cut."

panthers.com - Outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips described the team's goal as trying to play a "physical brand of football," emphasizing the importance of a vocal, high-energy defense.

panthers.com - Canales noted that tight end Feleipe Franks was involved in a fight with cornerback Mike Jackson during practice, which was quickly broken up.

Heavy NFL - Boutte's highlight plays were showcased in a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter).

Rookie tight end Eli Raridon had an impressive practice, catching three passes, including a contested deep crossing route against backup safety Dell Pettus. Meanwhile, rookie running back Jonathon Brooks expressed his confidence, saying he feels back to 100% and ready to have fun on the field. The Patriots are set to return for their fifth practice of training camp tomorrow, with gates opening at 9:15 p.m. ET, as Coach Dave Canales emphasizes the need to seize every opportunity during these valuable practice sessions.