Football is back as Patriots training camp got underway Wednesday in Foxboro. But before anyone could focus on any drills and position battles on the field, a bunch of puppies stole the show. We're not talking about players on the PUP,

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.

For his pre-practice press conference prior to the team’s first official day of training camp, Vrabel strode to the microphone on Wednesday with a puppy named Nash clutched under his arm. It’s part of the team’s second Pet Adoption Day (sponsored by the Kraft family via The Patriots Foundation in coordination with local animal shelters).

New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs almost got off on the wrong foot during puppy adoption day at training camp after a dog breaks free in hilarious moment.

New England Patriots fans have waited for months to see the Mike Vrabel era lift off, and nothing signaled that time arriving more than seeing second-year quarterback Drake Maye take the field for the first time at 2025 training camp on Wednesday.

Heading into his second training camp in New England, Maye is the undisputed No. 1 quarterback on the Patriots’ roster and a prime candidate for the famous second-year jump. If he can make it, a significant jump in performance should be expected. If not, however, the pressure will keep mounting.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who had some issues with Diggs’ commitment in wake of a party boat incident during OTAs, made special note of the work the receiver put in to be ready for training camp, which is stunning just nine months removed from ACL surgery.

Wednesday in Foxboro will be all about football as the New England Patriots kick off training camp, but the team will also be trying to find new homes for some four-legged friends.

Coach Mike Vrabel said Tuesday morning that Williams doesn’t have any restrictions, joking that he’s not among those on the physically unable to perform list.