Here are our instant observations from the first padded practice of the New England Patriots’ 2020 training camp at Gillette Stadium on Monday. The team has been at work for a few days, but this is the first open practice. Because the pandemic led to the cancellation of training camp and minicamp, it’s the media’s first in-person look at this year’s roster.
Because the Patriots are limiting the number of media members, we’ve been monitoring practice on live streams and through the notes and observations from other media members.
Not practicing: RB Sony Michel (PUP), RB Lamar Miller (PUP), WR Jeff Thomas, DT Beau Allen and LB Anfernee Jennings
Present but not in pads: TE Paul Barrett and TE Alex Ellis.