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masslive.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – It all starts in the spring. It’s here during OTAs where young players start to make their mark. Since there’s no contact allowed, these practices often showcase wide receivers and defensive backs. It’s at this time when unknown players start to build a foundation. That’s exactly what Craig Woodson has started to do. Drafted in the fourth round, 106th overall, the Patriots rookie safety has stuck out in the team’s first two open practices of 2025.
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masslive.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – Kayshon Boutte was happy last season. In 2023, the sixth-round pick barely hung on. The former star recruit at LSU appeared in five games as a rookie and finished with two catches for 19 yards. He entered the last offseason on the roster bubble. Not only did Boutte make the Patriots 53-man roster but he played more offensive snaps than any wide receiver in New England. After a quiet rookie campaign, Boutte played well, finishing with 43 receptions, 589 yards and three touchdowns.
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1 week ago | 
masslive.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots defense was playing well and stifling Drake Maye’s passing attack. That’s when the quarterback hit rookie receiver Kyle Williams over the middle of the field. At that moment, Christian Elliss showed everyone why he was on the field, sprinting to the player and quickly punching the ball out of Williams’ arms.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – The Patriots defense was playing well and stifling Drake Maye’s passing attack. That’s when the quarterback hit rookie receiver Kyle Williams over the middle of the field. At that moment, Christian Elliss showed everyone why he was on the field, sprinting to the player and quickly punching the ball out of Williams’ arms.
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1 week ago | 
masslive.com | Mark Daniels
It’s easy to see the potential with Javon Baker. With every catch on a deep ball, it’s clear why the Patriots drafted this young receiver in the fourth round a year ago. On Wednesday, Baker made several nice catches in the Patriots’ second open practice of the spring. He stood out among his peers. With Baker, it’s also easy to see where the growth is needed. This week was another reminder that the 2024 fourth-round pick will either excel under new coach Mike Vrabel or be on the outside looking in.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Mark Daniels
It’s easy to see the potential with Javon Baker. With every catch on a deep ball, it’s clear why the Patriots drafted this young receiver in the fourth round a year ago. On Wednesday, Baker made several nice catches in the Patriots’ second open practice of the spring. He stood out among his peers. AdvertisementWith Baker, it’s also easy to see where the growth is needed.
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1 week ago | 
masslive.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – As the Patriots work their way through their offseason workout program, there’s a notable presence missing on the field. This marks the second week of OTAs as the Patriots have two more weeks left of spring practices before departing for a brief vacation. At this point, the team is still without defensive coordinator Terrell Williams. Earlier this offseason, Mike Vrabel revealed that Williams had not been in Foxborough due to a medical issue.
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1 week ago | 
masslive.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – Kayshon Boutte heard the rumors but didn’t let it distract him. Before the 2025 NFL Draft in April, ESPN’s Adam Schefter included Boutte in a list of players “on rookie contracts who could be deemed expendable.” The Patriots ended up drafting receiver Kyle Williams in the third round, but Boutte remained on the roster. On Wednesday, Boutte said he saw the rumors but never took it seriously. “I heard about it, but I tried not to really put too much time into that,” Boutte said.
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1 week ago | 
sports.yahoo.com | Mark Daniels
FOXBOROUGH – Kayshon Boutte heard the rumors but didn’t let it distract him. Before the 2025 NFL Draft in April, ESPN’s Adam Schefter included Boutte in a list of players “on rookie contracts who could be deemed expendable.” The Patriots ended up drafting receiver Kyle Williams in the third round, but Boutte remained on the roster. AdvertisementOn Wednesday, Boutte said he saw the rumors but never took it seriously.
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1 week ago | 
masslive.com | Mark Daniels
In the spring, we get a sneak peek of the upcoming season. When the Patriots step on the practice field for the first time, it previews what could happen. Considering players aren’t wearing pads and contact isn’t allowed, the product doesn’t always reflect football in the fall. That being said, this time of year is about learning. It’s where coaches learn about new players and players learn new systems. Under new coach Mike Vrabel, this spring is very valuable for the Patriots.
