FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots hold their first training camp practice Thursday:
8:45 a.m. ET -- Bill Belichick news conference
9:15-11:45 a.m. ET -- Practice
11:45 a.m. ET -- Player interviews on the field
Weather check: Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-to-high 80s for practice.
Players on physically unable to perform list: DT Dominique Easley, DT Chris Jones, LB Dane Fletcher, LB Chris White, WR Brandon LaFell, WR Matthew Slater, DT Vince Taylor, G Ryan Wendell
Players on non-football injury list: RB LeGarrette Blount, DT Alan Branch, G Caylin Hauptmann, QB Matt Flynn
Checking the locks: Leading into training camp, the "checking the locks" series previewed each position.
Cornerbacks in transition
Running backs closely bunched in competition
Safeties add infusion of youth
Wide receivers don’t have much intrigue with top six returning
Defensive tackles have a different look without Vince Wilfork
Tight ends measure up with a large catch radius
Quarterbacks will take shape based on what happens with Tom Brady appeal
Defensive ends/outside linebackers were already strong, but Patriots aggressively added to the mix
Guards a top competition, with the question how quickly rookies might be able to emerge
Offensive tackles deep with top four returning
Linebackers feature competitive battle for backup spots
