With the understanding that the dates for minicamps and other organized team activities have yet to be announced, here’s a look at some of the key dates between now and the start of the regular season for the Patriots.

April 26: First round of 2012 NFL draft.
April 27: Second and third rounds of 2012 NFL draft.
April 28: Rounds 4-7 of 2012 NFL draft.
Late July: Training camps across the league begin.
Aug. 9: Preseason schedule opens home against New Orleans, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 20: Home against Philadelphia, 8 p.m. (preseason)
Aug. 24: At Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. (preseason)
Aug. 29: At New York Giants, 7:30 p.m. (preseason)
Sept. 9: Regular season opens at Tennessee, 1 p.m.