The New England Patriots are set to begin 2021 training camp in just over a month’s time. However, the Pats continue to remain top of mind when it comes to the latest news and notes throughout the league. From the potential return of an iconic mascot, to hunting GOAT, here are some late-week highlights, courtesy of the Patriot Maven notebook:
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A familiar face might be finding his way back to Foxboro in 2022.
On Thursday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the NFL had approved the use of alternate helmet shells, thus repealing the “One Shell Rule” that had been in effect since 2013.