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Why did Patriots lose two OTAs? Phil Perry shares insight into rules violation

Perry: More insight into rules violation that cost Patriots two OTAs originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots' offseason program is off to an ominous start.

The Patriots reportedly have forfeited two days of organized team activities as punishment for a violation of the NFL's offseason rules. According to the Boston Sports Journal's Greg Bedard, the violation involved special teams meetings led by special teams coach Joe Judge in early May that caused players to be at New England's facility longer than the maximum of four hours.