He even got to speak with Patriots quarterback Drake Maye, which was a big moment considering the two do have a bit of a rivalry. Tatum played college basketball at Duke University, while Drake Maye played at UNC Chapel Hill. But they were able to put this aside for a bit.

Tatum — who suffered a ruptured Achilles’ tendon during the Eastern Conference Semifinals in May — was walking gingerly around the field without a walking boot.

Jayson Tatum attended Wednesday's Patriots practice without a walking boot, then shared a positive health update to quarterback Drake Maye.