FOXBOROUGH — It was a hot day at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday as the New England Patriots took the field for the second straight padded practice. The competition is certainly ramping up, but it was the defense that came out on top during the sixth training camp session.

Another day, another practice. The New England Patriots will return to work on Wednesday morning for their third straight session and seventh overall of this year’s training camp. Here is everything else you need to know about the session.

Weeks after the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel, Joe Mazzulla invited New England’s new head coach to a Celtics practice. On Wednesday, Vrabel returned the favor.