Patriots Kick Off Offseason Workouts

0:00On April 20th, the New England Patriots kick off their off-season workout program this Monday, with Phase 1, all about strength and conditioning. It's voluntary, but expect stars like rookie quarterback Drake May, team leaders, and new free agent signings to show up at the facility ready to. Grind. The whole program runs nearly two months under the NFL rules, split into three phases, with everything optional except the mandatory mini-camp from. June 15th to 17th. Phase 1 limits players to 90 minutes on the field, and two hours total at the facility each day. Director of Sports Performance, Frank Pirano, who joined last year with head coach Mike Raeble, leaves the strength work. Players and fans alike are buzzing about the buy-in, as a big chunk of the roster plans to participate and build chemistry early. After two weeks, they shift to Phase 2 for three weeks of individual and group drills. No full-team stuff yet, just offensive players working against. Each other, and same for defense. Then late May brings Phase 3 with 4 weeks of 7-on-7,

1:049-on-7, and 11-on-11 sessions, plus 10 days of organized team. Activities, still no pads, or contact. Patriots drop the full schedule earlier this month, setting the stage for a structured ramp-up as they chase that next level. NFL news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on Game Day. I'm Cory with the story.