The biggest competition this summer is at the receiver position. The Patriots have 12 players vying for six (maybe seven) spots. Add in the tight ends and running backs and there are only so many players who will have a role the Patriots passing offense this fall. This competition could see some surprise cuts.

The Patriots begin training camp this week. Here are players and key position battles to watch -- and a 53-man roster projection.

When Stefon Diggs stepped onto the New England Patriots practice field for his first training camp session, nobody, not even Diggs himself, expected the elite receiver would be showcasing his route-running skills against a four-legged opponent.

Christian Gonzalez has been picking Stefon Diggs' brain about multiple things, and the Patriots could benefit from it once the regular season starts.

After missing a good portion of the 2024 NFL season due to injury, Stefon Diggs joins his third team in three years, looking to make the most of this opportunity with the New England Patriots