Tatum Makes Public Appearance Amid Achilles Recovery

Jayson Tatum (Boston Celtics)
August 2025

Jayson Tatum, recovering from May surgery on a ruptured right Achilles tendon, was spotted at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp without a boot or brace. He is expected to miss most or all of next NBA season. Tatum stood on the sidelines, chatting with Patriots players and Washington QB Jayden Daniels. He has been seen in Celtics facility workouts, with Brad Stevens confirming steady progress but no rushed return timeline.