Ja’Lynn Polk’s push to make the New England Patriots’ roster is off to a slow start. Despite being cleared for participation ahead of training camp, the second-year wide receiver had to sit out the first two days of practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

This is what the New England Patriots top offensive unit looked like at the team's first training camp practice.

Patriots rookie kicker Andres Borregales woke up Wednesday morning as the owner of three dogs. When he went to sleep after the team's first train

Christian Barmore did not participate in Thursday's training camp practice with his New England Patriots teammates. But the absence was all part of the plan as he works his way back from a lost 2024 season.

FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots are going to ask quite a bit of Milton Williams this season. Armed with a 4-year, $104 million deal, Williams isn’t just New England’s biggest free agent signing, but he’s now the highest-paid player in franchise history.

Working through blood clots isn’t like lifting to strengthen an injured knee or shoulder. It wasn’t an easy journey back to football.

With both veterans out, that opened the door for second-year cornerback Marcellas Dial Jr. and veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Pharms Jr. to get top reps on the field. Alex Austin also got an opportunity to work opposite All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez.

The New England Patriots made four moves in the offseason that made ESPN's list of the top 50 moves of the offseason.