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“A year out of football, 15 months of pickleball.” — Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, with a laugh, on what led to his slimmed-down look.

Stefon Diggs (8) cutting and on the move, as the drill is to ensure the accompanying receiver doesn’t catch him.

LB Jahlani Tavai left today’s practice after remaining down for an extended period of time during 11-on-11 drills. Teammates kneeled around him as everything stopped and the music was turned off. Tavai was eventually helped off by Jabrill Peppers. Limited pressure on right leg.

Lot of catches today for undrafted WR Efton Chism III. To this point, in the practices attended by reporters, he looks like he belongs.

Scene-setter: Stefon Diggs (8) flips the football to Efton Chism III (86) and taps him on the helmet as he seemed to take a liking to their work together with the slot WR group.

David Andrews looks up at a video of former teammates, including Tom Brady, congratulating him on his retirement.

David Andrews, from the heart, with one of the most emotional retirement press conferences in Patriots history. He said he only wanted to play for one team - the Patriots.

“We grew to love it. We grew to love Boston. It became our home. This is home now, where we’ve made our life.” — David Andrews

News story: With gratitude and showing his love for the game of football, an emotional David Andrews says of his retirement -- "I didn't want to go do it for another organization." espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

Leftover from Monday’s practice: End-zone view of kickoff-return work with TreVeyon Henderson. Others working on kickoff returns: Antonio Gibson, Lan Larison, Pop Douglas, Javon Baker, Isaiah Bolden, Efton Chism III, Kyle Williams and Terrell Jennings.

The Patriots have their eighth voluntary organized team activity on Tuesday (closed to reporters). Plenty of follow-up to come from Monday's session, which included interviews with assistant coaches, the return of Stefon Diggs, and a sharper Drake Maye.

CB follow-up: With Carlton Davis III not present at the last 2 voluntary OTA sessions open to reporters, and Marcus Jones not there Monday, it provided a look at those vying for spots behind them. Alex Austin elevated on outside. And Marcellas Dial Jr. got extended work in slot.

“I’d say I’m very comfortable. Just looking back through it, Josh [McDaniels] and Bill Belichick yelled at me a lot my rookie year for this same playbook. So I kind of have it drilled into me.” — RB Rhamondre Stevenson

WRs seemed to enjoy these competitive drills, with a look at the pairing of Efton Chism III (86) and John Jiles (83) … they were pushing each other, and then each later showed up in 11-on-11 drills with catches.

Jahlani Tavai has been right in the mix at ILB at voluntary practices, with newly-signed Robert Spillane leading the charge at the position. Teammates showed their concern Monday, kneeling around Tavai after he injured the calf. Will be one to monitor at the start of camp.

Monday leftover: Starting right guard Mike Onwenu shared that he has been rehabilitating this spring from a prior hand injury, which is why he hasn’t been a full participant in practices. A projected combo of Onwenu and veteran Morgan Moses could help solidify the right side.

Patriots announced the signing of first-round pick Will Campbell, who has been a fixture at LT this spring. Said OL coach Doug Marrone: "We're working a ton on details and fundamentals. He's got a lot of reps; out here every day, doing everything he can, that's all you can ask."

5 takeaways from time with ILBs coach Zak Kuhr, who is filling in for defensive coordinator Terrell Williams:   🏈 No timeline for Williams’ return. Williams remains away from the team but stays connected daily on video conference due to a health scare. Of his role in Williams’

The Patriots are scheduled to hold their ninth voluntary organized team activity Thursday (closed to reporters). They had "media day" on Wednesday, with updated pictures etc. Mandatory minicamp is set for June 9-11.