Nicole Yang

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Nicole Yang

When Hunter Henry entered the NFL a decade ago, he knew he wanted to find a meaningful charitable cause to support. “I wanted to attach myself to something and be able to give and support something that was really making a difference,” he said. Henry decided to partner with the International Justice Mission (IJM), a nonprofit organization that works to combat human trafficking, violence against women and children, and police corruption in countries across the world.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Nicole Yang

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs didn’t show any interest in discussing the off-the-field headlines he’s made this spring, saying he’d rather talk about football. “Obviously, I want to be as candid with you guys as possible,” Diggs said after Tuesday’s minicamp practice. “I kind of have a thing where I don’t talk about my personal life with people I don’t know personally.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Nicole Yang

FOXBOROUGH — At the end of Monday’s minicamp practice, with players already fatigued from two hours on the field, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye lined up in the middle of the offense to lead the unit through a conditioning drill. Maye, still wearing his helmet, called out the snap count. Then, after the correct cadence, he led the offense through a full-on, 30-yard sprint. If there is a fall start, like Layden Robinson’s on Monday, more reps are tacked on.

2 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Nicole Yang

The Patriots kick off their mandatory minicamp Monday. Up until this point, all practices had been voluntary. This upcoming three-day stretch marks the last time the team will take the field before training camp begins at the end of July. Here’s what we’ll be watching . . . Will there be 100 percent attendance? The Patriots should feel confident to expect perfect attendance for a few reasons: 1. They have had a strong turnout during their organized team activities (OTAs). 2.

3 weeks ago | bostonglobe.com | Nicole Yang

FOXBOROUGH — Before he even started his remarks from inside the GP Atrium Monday afternoon, David Andrews had to pause to try to stop the tears from falling. “I wrote this down, so I’m going to try to get through it,” he said. The moment was understandably emotional for Andrews, a longtime Patriots center and captain who had returned to Gillette Stadium to formally announce his retirement. The 32-year-old spent his 10-year career in New England, prior to his unexpected release in March.