Taking attendance
May 23, 2022; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste (72) walks to the practice field for the team’s OTA at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s start with the offensive linemen here. The Patriots had three players leave Thursday’s game early with injuries in tackles Yodny Cajuste and Justin Herron and defensive-lineman-turned-guard Bill Murray. Cajuste was present for Monday’s session, Herron was limited, and Murray wasn’t spotted.
Monday was a big chance for Cajuste. Not only was Herron limited, but Isaiah Wynn missed his third practice in a row. That afforded Cajuste significant reps with the starting offense. Last week, Belichick had noted Cajuste is having “the best camp” he’s had since being drafted by the Patriots in the third round in 2019.
The other absences on Monday were Malcolm Butler, Joejuan Williams, and Cody Davis. Dalton Keene returned to the field after missing practices last week, but was limited.
