Belichick cancels last day of Pats minicamp practice

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots started their summer a day early.

Coach Bill Belichick canceled the final day of practice at the team's minicamp on Thursday. It was a surprise to the players.

The team has five weeks until the start of training camp. Veterans have been reminding the younger players that it's not a vacation. They need to show up in good shape.

The Patriots received their AFC championship rings on Wednesday. Belichick said it was a bittersweet moment and it's time to move on from last year.

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