FOXBOROUGH - With nine practices in the books, four of those coming in pads, the Patriots took the weekend to recharge ahead of Wednesday’s joint practices with Washington and Friday’s preseason opener with the Commanders. After taking in all of those practices, some things have become clearer with respect to the team, others not so much.

Training camps have kicked off around the NFL, and our team reporters are on the ground each day following all the action. The New England Patriots' camp is taking place at Gillette Stadium and Patriots reporter Mike Reiss has the latest intel on standouts,

The Patriots will practice Friday evening, with an in-stadium practice/scrimmage beginning at 6 p.m. Friday’s event is a ticketed event for season ticket holders.