Brown finally gets going, and other takeaways from Day 5 of Patriots training camp It was a rough day for the run game, but A.J. New England’s first padded practice of training camp featured an improved connection between Brown and quarterback Drake Maye. Advertisement:New England continued to steadily increase the physicality at practice on Thursday with contact allowed during 1-on-1 drills and scrimmages. Brown caught a touchdown in the back corner of the end zone later during the 1-on-1 portion of practice. Hopkins spent the first few training camp practices with the Patriots while exploring his interest in coaching.