Training camp opens July 24

<p>The Patriots know the date they hope their season will conclude: Feb. 1. That's when Super Bowl XLIII will be played in Tampa. Now they also know the date their Tampa-or-bust campaign will get underway: July 24.</p>
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<p>The team announced yesterday it will open training camp at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough July 24. Rookies will report July 21, with veterans due in by July 23.</p>
<p>The Patriots play their first exhibition game at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 at Gillette against the Baltimore Ravens.</p>
<p>The training camp portion of the preseason will last until Aug. 14.</p>
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