“It takes some players a little longer than it takes others,” said head coach Mike Vrabel on Friday. “I would say that I’m hopeful that his best football is in front of him. I’m very excited about how he came in personality-wise and what he’s shown on the field thus far.”

The New England Patriots are pretty well set along the defensive line, but head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday the team will kick the tires about signing recently released defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

The Patriots plan to have a conversation about signing Christian Wilkins after his surprise release from the Raiders, per head coach Mike Vrabel.

The 26-year-old Jones signed a 4-year, $5.1 million contract with the Patriots after being selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a first-team All-Pro selection as a punt returner as a rookie and remains a dangerous weapon in the kick return game.

It was an extremely light workout for Diggs and the Patriots on Friday — there were more bucket hats and baseball caps than helmets, and the players were in shorts and T-shirts.

The veteran wideout has looked healthy and fluid so far, but the rest of the receiving corps (and the offensive line) has some work to do.