When the Patriots begin their first day of OTAs on Wednesday, they will be without a handful of players including one of their star cornerbacks.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel broke more than a month of public silence on Wednesday. There, he addressed his absence from Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft — which he missed to prioritize his family and begin personal counseling — and spoke about his love for his family.

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses reporters at OTAs, affirming his love for his family as he attempts to move past the recent photo scandal.

Kayshon Boutte played a key role for the Patriots last year, but he may not be with the Patriots if they acquire A.J. Brown

The New England Patriots may have some tough personnel decisions to make over the summer, most notably in the wide receiver room. There is already a logjam at the position, but things could get even more complicated if the Patriots acquire star wideout A.

The New England Patriots are currently taking part in OTAs as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are hoping to build off last season's trip to the Super Bowl, which ended in a blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

Stefon Diggs remains a free agent after the Patriots released him in March. There are still several teams in need of a wide receiver, and one former Patriots champion named a potential landing spot for Diggs.

The Patriots are hoping they found a legitimate steal with undrafted rookie free agent David Blay Jr.