The Patriots will once again be one of the favorites to reach the Super Bowl when the NFL regular season gets underway in early September. But there is plenty of work to do before they strap on the pads for real against the Dolphins on Sept. 7. A look at New England's training camp and preseason schedule:
Wednesday, July 23
Veterans report to Foxboro (closed to public)
Thursday, July 24
Training camp officially opens (first public practice at 9:15 a.m.)
Friday, July 25
Patriots training camp practice (9:15 a.m.)
Saturday, July 26
Patriots training camp practice (9:15 a.m.)
Sunday, July 27
Patriots training camp practice (9:15 a.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 7
Patriots at Redskins (7:30 p.m., WBZ-4)
Friday, Aug. 15
Eagles at Patriots (7:30 p.m., NFL Network)
Friday, Aug. 22
Panthers at Patriots (7:30 p.m., WBZ-4)
Thursday, Aug. 28
Patriots at Giants (7:30 p.m., WBZ-4)
According to Patriots.com:
Practice dates and times the week of July 28 still to be determined. Practice session viewing is free, as is parking. For questions pertaining to training camp, call 508-549-0001.
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