NFL insider Albert Breer has spilled the beans on why the NFL has punished the New England Patriots for OTA violations.The Patriots will lose two days of scheduled organized team activities for the following reasons: From the National Football League's letter to the Patriots. Here are the details that explain why the Patriots were docked some OTAs postseason.• The New England Patriots distributed a 4-hour sked to offensive players, starting at 7:30 am.• A similar sked was distributed to defensive players, with a 9 am start time.• Notice of workshops set for 7:10 (for the Offense) and 8:40 (for Defense) was posted outside the team locker room.National Football League rules state that only four hours each day can come at the team's direction during that phase of the offseason program. The schedule given to players did not have any such notice of the workshops on them (only a corkboard outside the locker room did).The violations occurred on May 1, May 2, and May 4, 2023.Furthermore, the NFL Players Association is said to have had a representative in Foxboro doing regular off-season surveillance, and the New England Patriots were warned about it. Even after being warned to refrain from such activities, it happened again in the following days, and the penalty was imposed. Since then, the Patriots have accepted their punishment.Albert Breer@AlbertBreerOne other thing to add here—the @NFLPA did have a rep in Foxboro doing regular offseason surveillance and the @Patriots did get a warning on this matter. After being told to knock it off, it happened again in the days to follow, and the penalty was levied. twitter.com/AlbertBreer/st…Albert Breer@AlbertBreerFrom the @NFL letter to @Patriots ...• Team distributed a 4-hour sked to offensive players, starting at 7:30 am.• Similar sked distributed to defensive players, with a 9 am start.• Notice of ST workshops set for 7:10 (for O) and 8:40 (for D) posted outside locker room.5919From the @NFL letter to @Patriots ...• Team distributed a 4-hour sked to offensive players, starting at 7:30 am.• Similar sked distributed to defensive players, with a 9 am start.• Notice of ST workshops set for 7:10 (for O) and 8:40 (for D) posted outside locker room.One other thing to add here—the @NFLPA did have a rep in Foxboro doing regular offseason surveillance and the @Patriots did get a warning on this matter. After being told to knock it off, it happened again in the days to follow, and the penalty was levied. twitter.com/AlbertBreer/st…Is this the First Time the New England Patriots have lost workouts for violations?Yes, it is indeed the first time the Patriots have lost OTAs due to violations of league policy.In recent years, several franchises have been punished for failing to follow off-season rules. Such teams include the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, and Seattle Seahawks, who have been punished for offseason violations since 2016. The Patriots have now suffered the ignominy of being added to the unsavory list. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDo the New England Patriots have Primetime Games in 2023?Yes, the New England Patriots have four primetime games ahead of the upcoming NFL season.These games are:Week 2: SNF vs. Miami DolphinsWeek 14: TNF @ Pittsburgh SteelersWeek 15: MNF vs. Kansas City ChiefsWeek 16: SNF @ Denver BroncosThe Patriots will be up against formidable opposition in their Primetime Games, and their fans will be hoping that Bill Belichick conjures up some magic to avoid them missing the postseason for the third time in four seasons since Tom Brady left the franchise.