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USA Today
2 hours ago
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- USA Today
Stefon Diggs goes viral for nearly losing dog on puppy adoption day
Stefon Diggs almost lost the dog on puppy adoption day 😂The Patriots arrive for Day 1 of training camp-#patriots #newenglandpatriots Who needs a warmup when you have an excited dog like the one New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs carried onto the training camp practice field on Wednesday? The four-time Pro Bowl receiver broke a sweat before practice even started after carrying his puppy onto the field and setting him down on the ground. Within a second, the puppy took off and started sprinting away from Diggs, who could be seen chasing the dog around by the practice field entrance. Along with opening training camp, the Patriots hosted a "Pawtriots" pet adoption event, where fans could adopt a four-legged friend in need of a home. Multiple players, including Diggs, showed up to camp with their puppies in hand. The pre-workout from Diggs' four-legged friend must have helped considering he was the recipient of second-year quarterback Drake Maye's first training camp completion in competitive 11-on-11s. There is hope that the four-time Pro Bowler will serve as a top receiving option for the Patriots and a strong locker room leader for the other young receivers on the roster. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
4 hours ago
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- USA Today
5 biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Patriots training camp practice
After a long and eventful offseason, the New England Patriots finally opened training camp on Wednesday. It was an open practice held in shorts and helmets. In many ways, it felt like an extension of minicamp, minus the fan attendance. The team focused heavily on drills while also holding two team periods of 11-on-11s. Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs participated fully for the first time after being officially cleared to practice on Tuesday. There was one unexpected absence on the field, and that was second-year wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk. With 12 receivers currently on the team, Polk has a tough road ahead to make the final roster. He has been recovering from a shoulder injury and was limited over the spring. Every practice is crucial in his bid to get a second opportunity in New England. Here's the full attendance report for the Patriots on Day 1 of training camp: Let's dive into the biggest takeaways from Wednesday's practice. Maye and Diggs connection picks right up It didn't take long for Drake Maye to find one of his new favorite targets, four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Maye found Diggs on a short crosser for his first completion in training camp during the 11-on-11 period. It was a positive sign that the two already appear to be on the same page. Diggs finished up the practice with two catches against the defense. Before going down with the ACL injury, Diggs had six straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. It isn't fair to expect a 31-year-old wideout to produce at the same level after a devastating knee injury, but Diggs could end up being the exception to the rule given his incredible work ethic and determination to be the best at his craft. He is clearly off to a strong start after his performance on Wednesday. Kyle Williams' stock already rising The Patriots have a long history of drafting the wrong receivers, but their luck might have finally changed with the arrival of rookie third-round pick Kyle Williams. It has been noted that Williams was one of the best pure separators in the 2025 NFL draft class. He showed off some of those skills in front of a live audience during the competitive team period. One of his catches included a comeback route with All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez in coverage. The Patriots didn't get much production out of their rookie wideouts last year, and they went into camp this year with the hope that things would be different with Williams. So far, so good for the former Washington State standout. Maye looked impressive on Day 1 This was a solid practice performance for Drake Maye. Overall, he went 8-of-9 passing with no interceptions. Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers nearly had a pick against Maye on an attempted pass to Demario Douglas, but he wasn't able to hold onto the ball. Limiting turnovers has been one of the goals for Maye in his second year at quarterback. While he doesn't want to shy away from big plays, it's also important to limit the mistakes that can get the team beat. He looked sharp on Wednesday dealing to the new-look receiving weapons. Joshua Dobbs went 2-of-6 passing with an interception, and rookie Ben Wooldridge was 3-for-4 passing. Not a great day for the offensive line Drake Maye would have been eating plenty of grass if the defenders were allowed to hit the quarterback in this practice. There were at least four would-be sacks on Maye during the competitive team period. Patriots rookie Will Campbell had a good showing, aside from a lone play when he got blown up by edge rusher Keion White. The operation as a whole along the offensive front wasn't as successful as the team probably would have liked. With that said, the Patriots were practicing in shorts and helmets. That limited contact makes for awkward battles in the trenches between the offense and defense. This wasn't a practice where you could walk away with a concrete opinion of where the offensive line stands at this point. The top offensive line unit for the Patriots featured Campbell, Cole Strange, Garrett Bradbury, Mike Onwenu and Morgan Moses. Patriots' defensive front could be a problem The Patriots' defensive front deserves a lot of the credit for the offensive line issues in the first training camp practice. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore are a handful together for any offense. Their ability to create pressure up the middle often leads to opportunities for others on defense. Keion White, in particular, was a player seen sniffing out potential sacks on multiple occasions. It's an impressive trio of defenders who could wreak havoc on opposing offenses in the 2025 season. It's going to be fun to see how competitive things get when the pads finally come on. Given the elite talent in the defensive backfield, the significant upgrades along the defensive front could make the Patriots the most competitive they've been on the defensive side of the ball in years. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
6 hours ago
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- USA Today
Watch: Patriots fans react to Stefon Diggs arriving at training camp
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs ran on the field to a chorus of cheers on Wednesday, after being cleared to participate at training camp. The veteran four-time Pro Bowler suffered an ACL injury that ended his season prematurely last October with the Houston Texans. He has been working hard behind the scenes to return before the start of the season, and that hard work led to him being available on the first day of training camp. Before the injury, Diggs was coming off six straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. He has been widely viewed as one of the most consistent and productive wide receivers in the league for years. Patriots fans are hopeful he can bring that same level of success during his run in New England. Diggs had a productive 2024 campaign leading up to the injury in a loaded Texans' offense, recording 47 catches for 496 yards and three touchdowns. A return to form for the star wideout would add tremendous value to the Patriots' offense. Combining his natural playmaking abilities with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' play-calling could be special to watch. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
7 hours ago
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- USA Today
Christian Gonzalez's seven-word reaction to facing Stefon Diggs
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is excited about potential training camp matchups with four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and he said as much while meeting with media members earlier in the week. Diggs, who was recently cleared for training camp, was one of the Patriots' newest receiving weapons acquired in the offseason. He signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the team in free agency. Meanwhile, Gonzalez is a third-year cornerback coming off his first All-Pro season. He'll be looking to solidify himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL this year. 'I'm excited for that. It'll be fun," Gonzalez said on the training camp matchup with Diggs, via NBC Sports' Phil Perry. This is a classic case of iron sharpening iron with the upcoming training camp battles between Gonzalez and Diggs. Before going down with the ACL injury, Diggs was coming off six straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons. If he returns to form, it could turn into an incredible matchup against Gonzalez, who locked down some of the best receivers in the league last year. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Newsweek
21 hours ago
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- Newsweek
Trevon Diggs Fires Off Statement After Cowboys' Big Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Earlier this offseason, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs decided to rehab away from the Dallas Cowboys' facility. When members of the team were present for OTAs, Diggs was in Florida. At the time, it was clear there was a chance Diggs was looking at a six-figure deduction in his salary. In his contract, it states he would need to do most of his rehab at the team's facility. The star cornerback admitted to reporters on Tuesday that he didn't believe the Cowboys would take away the $500,000. It turns out he was wrong. "The de-escalation is contractually spelled out. When he decided to train in South Florida, he understood what the consequences would be," Cowboys' Executive Vice President Stephen Jones said. Diggs took to social media on Tuesday to fire off a statement of his own in response to his team's big decision. Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys during a joint practice against the Los Angeles Rams at River Ridge Playing Fields on August 8, 2024 in Oxnard, California"They knew where I was rehabbing at," Diggs wrote on X. "[I] was in full communication with the therapist [the] whole step of the way. I am not behind on my recovery process." Diggs then followed up by sending out, "Control what you can control," with a praying hands emoji. They knew where I was rehabbing at. Was in full Communication with the therapist whole step of the way. I am not behind on my recovery process. — TRE SE7EN (@TrevonDiggs) July 22, 2025 Before Diggs took to social media to sound off, he stood next to Cowboys star Micah Parsons following the first day of Dallas Cowboys training camp. When asked about the de-escalation, Diggs revealed his candid thoughts. "I didn't expect that, that kind of hurt my feelings," he admitted, according to Pro Football Talk. "It's OK. Hopefully, I'll make it back in incentives." Diggs is currently rehabbing from a knee surgery that he received during the 2024 NFL season. Over the past two years, he's been dealing with knee-related concerns after tearing his ACL during a practice early on in the 2023 NFL season. Currently, Diggs is on the NFL's PUP list. His availability for Week 1 is up in the air. The team has not revealed a timeline for his return to action. Despite his inability to participate in anything other than rehab, Diggs was expected to be present for all phases of the offseason, according to Jerry Jones. "He didn't earn it; he didn't come," Jerry Jones said on Monday. "That's in his contract that he doesn't get that unless he's going to be here. Those are contractual things, as Stephen said. It would be very detrimental to the team not to abide by the agreement. We expect a player paid like Trevon to be here all the time. We expect him to be leading." For more Dallas Cowboys and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports
