Drake Maye struggled in a late two-minute drill at Day 11 of New England Patriots training camp, a sequence that produced three interceptions and ended the session’s team work. Maye completed earlier short throws in the drive but his final two attempts were intercepted, punctuating a defensive finish to the drill. Left tackle Will Campbell was a limited participant and wore a brace, prompting the staff to reshuffle tackle reps.
Reporting for these takeaways was originally published by Boston.com and is cited throughout this story: Khari A. Thompson / Boston.com.
Drake Maye’s two-minute drill struggles
The practice’s final segment was a two-minute situation in which Drake Maye began with several short completions but finished with multiple turnovers. Maye completed his first three passes on the drive, including a catch to A.J. Brown, before the defense forced back-to-back interceptions late in the frame.
Players stressed the situational nature of the sequence. As Kayshon Boutte put it on the field, “It’s a two-minute situation,” noting the collective responsibility for route alignments and timing on those plays. Boston.com framed the sequence as a teachable moment in late-game execution.
How the interceptions unfolded
Boston.com detailed the three turnovers in the stretch and credited defenders for making plays. The first interception occurred when Marcus Jones jumped a short pass intended for Kayshon Boutte, stopping the drive and flipping field position in practice.
The second was an end-zone interception by Kevin Byard on a throw intended for Hunter Henry. The sequence closed with a third interception on a Tommy DeVito pass, which the defense also corralled to finish the drill.
Boutte summarized the exchange as shared accountability: “We can take accountability on the route alignments and stuff like that. It takes all 11 (players), not just one man.” Boston.com quoted coaches and players characterizing the episode as situational work that highlighted communication needs.
Offensive-line availability: Will Campbell and reps
Left tackle Will Campbell was a limited participant on Day 11 and practiced wearing a brace on his arm, which curtailed his availability for full-team work. Boston.com reported the restriction as the most notable absence of the session and said the staff used the opportunity to evaluate backup options in extended team reps.
The staff monitored Campbell closely during the session and adjusted first-team work to test depth pieces against starting defensive personnel. The team described the situation as something to track over the next several practices rather than an immediate roster decision.
Tackle competition and positional versatility
With Campbell limited, the Patriots rotated candidates at left tackle in team work. Marcus Bryant took first-team reps at left tackle during the session, while rookie Caleb Lomu continued to work at multiple spots and logged time with the second group.
Coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that Lomu will get work at inside spots as well this summer, stressing the rookie’s positional flexibility. That versatility figures into how the team plans to manage depth and the tackle competition as the preseason approaches.
Secondary and receiver competitiveness: Christian Gonzalez vs. A.J. Brown
The practice featured a heated matchup between cornerback Christian Gonzalez and receiver A.J. Brown, with both players trading physical coverage and verbal exchanges at the line during team drills. Boston.com described a moment that required teammates to step in and de-escalate.
Gonzalez framed the duel as productive work: “It’s good on good. He’s a No. 1 receiver in this league going up against a No. 1 corner. That’s how it’s going to go. It’s football at the end of the day. There’s never disrespect or anything. We’re just battling and getting each other better.” Kayshon Boutte added context about teammates intervening to keep the session focused on practice tempos.
Returner reps and last-season context
The Patriots continued to sort through returner pairings. Boston.com reported that two tandems logged the bulk of reps on Day 11: Lan Larrison with Efton Chism, and Kyle Williams with Terrell Jennings. Practice work focused on decision-making and timing in open-field situations.
Rookie watch: Gabe Jacas and return-to-play note
Rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas received limited first-team reps while working through a return-to-play plan, per Boston.com. The coverage emphasized measured progress and explicitly cautioned against projecting a firm timeline for full availability.
Coaches described Jacas’ on-field work as incremental steps rather than an indication of immediate roster impact. Observers should treat his presence in limited reps as a sign of progress while recognizing the staff’s conservative approach to ramping him up.
What this means for the roster and next steps
The late sequence of interceptions places a sharper focus on quarterback situational work — particularly two-minute and red-zone execution — as the Patriots evaluate Drake Maye in live, high-leverage reps. Will Campbell’s limited participation amplified the need to assess tackle depth and positional flexibility before preseason games begin.
Special teams reps and rookie development (including Jacas’ gradual ramp) offer additional evaluation checkpoints. The Patriots will continue monitoring Campbell’s availability, Maye’s situational work, and returner consistency in practice and the preseason opener. These takeaways are grounded in Boston.com’s Day 11 reporting: Khari A. Thompson / Boston.com.
