Chase Winovich made headlines this spring as the third-year edge rusher wasn’t in attendance when the New England Patriots held minicamp earlier this month.
Winovich’s absence reportedly wasn’t a major concern, however, and he’s expected to be present for training camp in late July.
ESPN’s Patriots reporter Mike Reiss explained in his Sunday notes column that Winovich has stayed local since minicamp. Winovich has even connected with teammates at Gillette Stadium depicting that he’s in the facility rather than getting away during the slow month on the NFL calendar.
“Third-year outside linebacker Chase Winovich was one of five players not spotted on the field at Patriots mandatory minicamp in mid-June, sparking questions about his absence — especially since he had taken part in prior voluntary spring practices,” Reiss wrote.