By Shalise Manza Young, Globe Staff

Summer break is starting a little early for Patriots players and staff – the team has announced that Thursday's final minicamp practice and media access have been canceled.

It's safe to assume that Bill Belichick was pleased with the amount of work his team got done not just this week but throughout the spring. He also canceled the final day of minicamp last year.

The team will reconvene around July 24 or 25 for training camp.