Patriots enter second phase of 2025 offseason workout program

TL;DR

The New England Patriots begin the second phase of their 2025 offseason workout program on May 20, focusing on on-field drills and instruction. Attendance is expected to be strong as the full coaching staff, including head coach Mike Vrabel, participates for the first time this spring.

Key points

Patriots start second phase of offseason workouts on May 20, 2025
Full coaching staff, including Mike Vrabel, will participate
Second phase includes on-field drills and instruction
Drills conducted at walkthrough pace without live contact
Third phase begins on May 27 with organized team activities

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FOXBOROUGH, MA - MAY 20: New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane (14) runs to practice during New England Patriots OTA on May 20, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL Draft is in the books, but the preparation for the 2026 season continues. On Monday, the New England Patriots will kick off the second phase of their offseason workout program. Despite the sessions again being voluntary, the expectation is that attendance will again be strong. Phase 2 will see the full coaching staff including head coach Mike Vrabel get involved for the first time this spring. Over a three-week period, it will oversee on-field workouts as well as individual and group instruction. This includes drills and play simulation with offensive players lining up opposite other offensive players, and defensive players lining up opposite their fellow defenders. In accordance with the NFL-NFLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement, those drills are only allowed to happen at a walkthrough pace and without any live contact or full-team work. They nonetheless represent a welcome increase in intensity coming off Phase 1, which focuses exclusively on strength and conditioning work. “We’ll be back in cleats on the field,” said linebacker and team captain Robert Spillane. “Just very excited about that.” After the current three-week period, the Patriots will transition to the third and final phase of offseason workouts on May 27. It will include eight organized team activities as well as a three-day mandatory minicamp on June 15-17. The full offseason workout schedule was by the Patriots in early April.

Q&A

What is the schedule for the New England Patriots' offseason workouts in 2025?

The Patriots' offseason workouts include three phases, with the second phase starting on May 20 and the third phase beginning on May 27, featuring organized team activities and a mandatory minicamp.

Who is the head coach of the New England Patriots during the 2025 offseason?

The head coach of the New England Patriots during the 2025 offseason is Mike Vrabel.

What activities are included in the second phase of the Patriots' offseason workouts?

The second phase includes on-field workouts, individual and group instruction, drills, and play simulations, all conducted at a walkthrough pace without live contact.