Breaking down every storyline from Day 1 of Patriots OTAs

The New England Patriots kicked off OTAs for the 2026 season, and Tom E. Curran and Phil Perry broke down all of the major storylines from Day 1. Mike Vrabel spoke to the media and answered some questions regarding his offseason controversy. Players addressed the rumors surrounding A.J. Brown and what it would mean for the Patriots if they acquired the star wide receiver. Tom & Phil also break down the ups and downs of Drake Maye’s day. Meanwhile Christian Gonzalez was one of several players absent from OTAs today. Tom & Phil discuss what that might mean, as the young cornerback looks for a contract extension. 0:00 - Rundown for Day 1 of OTAs 1:00 - The latest on Mike Vrabel 11:13 - Patriots players address rumors surrounding A.J. Brown 13:43 - Taking a look at Drake Maye’s day 18:40 - What does Christian Gonzalez’s absence from OTAs mean? 30:33 - Other storylines, including Caleb Lomu, Romeo Doubs & more WATCH every episode of the Patriots Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCSpatriotsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.