The [New England Patriots](https://www.patspulpit.com/) continued their offseason workout program on Wednesday. Taking to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium, they held their fifth organized team activity of the spring, and the second one open to media.
While OTAs do not include pads or contact, there was still plenty to take away from the session in the Foxboro sun.
Attendance
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**Absentees:** WR Stefon Diggs, CB Carlton Davis, OL Caedan Wallace, TE Austin Hooper
**Non-participants:** WR Mack Hollins
**Limited:** WR Ja’Lynn Polk, S Marcus Epps, S Kyle Dugger, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, LB Jahlani Tavai, RB Trayveon Williams, OL Jared Wilson, OT Vederian Lowe, OL Michael Onwenu, DL Jaquelin Roy
Two of New England’s high-priced free agents were absent from Wednesday’s session. Following a [controversial social media video](https://www.patspulpit.com/2025/5/28/24438849/patriots-great-decisions-mike-vrabel-reaction-stefon-diggs-boat-video), Stefon Diggs was not present as he also continues his recovery from a torn ACL. Cornerback Carlton Davis, meanwhile, appears to be on vacation.
Wallace and Hooper were new additions to the absent list from the last practice open to the media. Mack Hollins remained present in street clothes while a long list of players were limited (nothing new for this time of the season).
Takeaways
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**Offensive inconsistencies:** Although he fumbled his final snap of the day, there were no interceptions for quarterback Drake Maye on Wednesday after his four-pick practice last week. However, the Patriots offense is still clearly trying to find its rhythm early in the offseason.
Working in several tight pockets, it was an inconsistent day accuracy-wise for both Maye and backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs. The latter threw the lone interception of the practice, a pass that bounced off John Jiles’ hands and ended up caught by cornerback Miles Battle.
As for Maye, he had several connections with tight end Hunter Henry and continues to be near perfect working the sail route to the veteran. Maye’s best pass of the day may have come to fellow tight end Jack Westover on an immaculately-placed back shoulder seam pass. Westover was not able to haul the throw in, leading to the two going back connecting on the same route following practice.
**Vrabel and Baker:** With no Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and a limited Ja’Lynn Polk in the wide receiver room, opportunities presented themselves for Javon Baker. The second-year receiver had a strong catch over the middle on a dig route from Joshua Dobbs before a rocky end to his day.
Baker caught a contested pass down the left side — where he appeared to push off — and celebrated downfield afterwards before working his way to the sideline. He did not, however, hear an animated Mike Vrabel calling for him to quickly get back in the huddle. Mack Hollins was seen talking to Baker about the play once he checked out while Vrabel and him walked to the locker room following practice in further discussion.
**UDFAs busy:** Baker wasn’t the only young receiver to see more run, as UDFA Efton Chism III continued to see plenty of reps — leading to another practice with a handful of targets. Chism saw four passes from Dobbs in team drills and was open on all four as his quickness and hands continue to stand out. He hauled in two as Dobbs sailed one and saw another batted down at the line of scrimmage by defensive lineman Joshua Farmer.
In addition to Chism, running back Lan Larison was again active in the passing game with three targets — resulting in three catches — of his own. Two came from Ben Wooldridge and one from Dobbs as he continues to work behind TreVeyon Henderson and Antonio Gibson.
**Williams watch:** The highlight of the practice was rookie Kyle Williams hauling in an over-the-shoulder deep ball (roughly 40+ yards) from Joshua Dobbs down the right sideline. Williams got separation on Miles Battle on the play, something that he’s consistently been able to do through two open practices.
Williams finished the day with just one other catch — a curl versus Christian Gonzalez — and another touch as Josh McDaniels continues to find ways to get the football in his hands. Williams and fellow rookie Efton Chism were again the last two offensive players off the field as they worked the JUGS machine following practice.
**Kicker competition:** The Patriots kickers continued their competition on Wednesday working between what looked like 37 and 53 yards. Parker Romo led things off and from our vantage point seemed to connect on all four of his attempts — sneaking the second one just through the left upright.
Rookie Andres Borregales made three of his four attempts with his lone miss hooking left from roughly 45 yards out.
**Other notes:**
* Kendrick Bourne was the most active receiver with three catches on six targets from Drake Maye. Most of his work came in the middle and underneath areas of the field.
* With no Austin Hooper, second-year tight end Jack Westover saw increased work. Jaheim Bell also had an impressive catch up the seam.
* Along the offensive line, second-year guard Tyrese Robinson took on a larger role this week.
* In addition to Farmer’s PBU, Milton Williams also batted down a ball at the line of scrimmage. Linebacker Jack Gibbens nearly recorded an interception in coverage on C.J. Dippre.
* Keion White, working exclusively along the edge, beat Will Campbell clean late in practice for what would have likely been a sack in live action. The battle between White and Campbell has been a good one, and should only get more fierce when the pads come on.
* Marte Mapu suited up along the second level for the defense.
* Additionally at linebacker, free agent addition Robert Spillane was active and disruptive throughout the day at the line of scrimmage. Christian Elliss also would have blown up a screen to Henderson.
* Rookie safety Craig Woodson continued to be around the ball plenty on Wednesday. He nearly recorded another interception on a high pass from Maye.
* The Patriots will be back on the practice fields on Friday for OTA No. 6. The next open session is scheduled for Monday, June 2.