Despite showing some promise last season, Hamilton is far from a roster lock.

With training camp starting next week, the NFL's most quiet period is set to come to an end soon. For the New England Patriots, rookies will report on July 24 and veterans two days later – and on July 27, the defending world champions will hold their first practice of this year's camp.

Over the next month, players have a chance to earn a spot either on the team's 53-man roster or the practice squad....

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