Sights And Sounds: First Day Of Patriots Training Camp

The New England Patriots returned to the field Thursday morning for their first training camp practice of the year.

A few quick notes from day one of camp

Trent Brown lined up at the top left tackle spot. Nate Solder signed with the Giants in free agency, leaving a void at the position.

How will wide receiver Julian Edelman's four-game PED suspension affect other players at the position? The Patriots appeared to be looking at Phillip Dorsett as an inside receiver, as the fourth-year pro spent considerable time working with Edelman and quarterback Tom Brady.

Wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell was absent from practice. The 2016 fourth-round draft pick missed the entire 2017 season with a knee injury. Mitchell has been the subject of recent trade rumors, with reports suggesting that the Patriots may be willing to move on from him due to his injury history.

Sights and sounds