FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots were permitted to return to the field Wednesday after losing two organized team activities practices for violating the NFL’s offseason workout program rules.

Belichick spoke at 11 a.m. ET before the Patriots’ first open OTAs practice at 11:30 a.m.

“It’s good to get back on the field today,” Belichick said. “We had a situation with some scheduling in Phase 2, but we got that worked out.”

Special teams meetings scheduled during Phase 2 of the offseason workout program meant players would be at the stadium longer than their permitted four-hour window. The Patriots reportedly were warned about the issue and committed it again before the NFL docked the team two practices and Belichick $50,000.

"It's in the past,” Belichick said. “Moved on. Looking forward to getting out on the field today."

Patriots assistant Joe Judge, who has been moved off of last year’s role as quarterbacks coach, reportedly was responsible for the special-teams meetings. Judge previously served as New England’s special teams coordinator prior to his term as New York Giants head coach.

“Look, I’m responsible for it,” Belichick said.

The Patriots will now have eight total OTAs practices and three minicamp sessions.

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