With the NFL Draft in the books, we turn the page to OTAs and mandatory minicamp before the start of training camp in late July. It’s officially the slowest part of the New England Patriots’ offseason.
That said, the league never sleeps. Welcome to this week’s Sunday Notes.
1. Patriots committed to young linebackers stepping up in 2022. Throughout last week’s draft fans and analysts alike wondered when New England would eventually select a linebacker. Despite the class being considered a deep one, the team ultimately passed on the position and did not invest until bringing edge DaMarcus Mitchell aboard in rookie free agency.