It was Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla, who stopped by to spend some time on the sidelines. Mazzulla has been a guest at previous Patriots practices under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo. He grew up a Patriots fan in nearby Johnston, RI and enjoys learning from other coaches.

A healthy Jared Wilson will be a key factor for the Patriots in 2025 because of his versatility, his IQ, his willingness to learn from those who've been there, and his football talent. Wilson was a great draft pick by Mike Vrabel.

Vrabel’s presence gives Patriots training camp a different feel. Players said that’s also the case. For example, he’s been wearing a pinnie with the No. 5, which belongs to Jabrill Peppers. The veteran safety said he told Vrabel to find a new number.