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Practice observations: Julian Edelman sits out, Malcolm Butler intercepts Tom Brady

The Patriots have completed their fifth practice of training camp. It was held in full pads for the third straight workout.

Did not participate: QB Matt Flynn, WR Matthew Slater, WR Brandon LaFell, RB Tyler Gaffney, LB Dane Fletcher, LB Chris White, OL Marcus Cannon, OL Ryan Wendell, OL Caylin Hauptmann, DT Joe Vellano, TE AJ Derby, DT Chris Jones, DT Alan Branch

First-time absentees: Cannon, Vellano

Returned: None

Red non-contact jersey: LB Dont'a Hightower

Practice observations:
Tom Brady completed 21 of 27 passes in team drills, including 7 of 8 in 7-on-7s and 14 of 19 in 11-on-11s.