Building connection with Maye
After the connection between Brown and QB Drake Maye got off to a slow start in training camp, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site notes that "there have been some serious signs of life since the pads came on Thursday morning."
With that in mind, Maye said Friday,"I feel the connectivity building now," adding "that's the biggest thing. You are just seeing it get better every day." As the two players' chemistry continues to grow while Brown acclimates to his new team's offense, the wideout is firmly on track to yield fantasy utility as New England's top option at his position alongside fellow newcomer Romeo Doubs, with Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism battling for targets that don't go to the aforementioned duo.
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Hunter Henry
Extends deal with New England
Henry agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract extension with the Patriots on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Romeo Doubs
Returns to practice Friday
Doubs (personal) returned to practice Friday, Karen Guregian of MassLive.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Misses another practice
Doubs (undisclosed) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Romeo Doubs
Doesn't practice Wednesday
Doubs (undisclosed) missed practice Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
A.J. Brown
Works through thumb issue
Though Brown dislocated his thumb during Monday's practice, he continued to work through the session afterward, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Lan Larison
In camp competition vs. rookies
Larison is battling rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery for the third spot on the Patriots' running back depth chart, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Drake Maye
Connecting with Brown in practice
Maye was sharp at Friday's practice, which he started off with a long touchdown pass to A.J. Brown on the first play of the 11-on-11 period, Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site reports.
A.J. Brown
Clicks with Maye on Thursday
During Thursday's padded practice, Brown and QB Drake Maye routinely connected throughout the session, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Kayshon Boutte
Hoping to remain with Patriots
Boutte is aware of the trade rumors surrounding him but hopes to remain with the Patriots, Zack Cox of the Boston Herald reports.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Practicing Thursday
Stevenson (undisclosed) is participating in Thursday's padded practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.