Patriots training camp kicked up a notch on Monday, as the team put pads on for the first time this summer. One player returned from an injury, while another left the field.

It was a hot day at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday as the New England Patriots took the field for the second straight padded practice. The competition is certainly ramping up, but it was the defense that came out on top during the sixth training camp session.

Jared Wilson has impressed during training camp and already appears to have earned a starting role. The Patriots made it clear that they plan to try him at both center and left guard, but on Wednesday,