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Patriots Sign Rookie Gabe Jacas, cleared for limited role

8/1/2026

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Gabe Jacas Signs

Gabe Jacas practiced on Aug. 1, 2026, after clearance from the active/non-football injury list.
He was taken No. 55 in the 2026 draft after posting 183 tackles, 27 sacks and seven fumbles at Illinois.
Jacas signed his contract on July 26, 2026, after missing spring program and six practices because of a knee procedure.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Jacas will work in a limited role and will not join reps.

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Patriots Add Rookies

The Patriots added nine rookies, including six on Day 3, to a young roster for the 2026 season.
A season-ending injury to tight end Julian Hill and CJ Dippre’s placement on the PUP list opened the tight-end room for rookie Eli Raridon.
Coach Josh McDaniels will use double-tight-end formations, pairing Raridon’s speed with veteran Hunter Henry.
Seventh-round pick Jam Miller, a 4.42-second sprinter, is being evaluated as a kick-return candidate against Lan Larison and Terrell Jennings.

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Campbell Goes 3-0

Will Campbell went 3-0 in one-on-one drills, beating Dre'Mont Jones, Jesse Luketa and Xavier Holmes.
Alijah Vera-Tucker posted a 2-0-1 record, beating Milton Williams and Leonard Taylor III and tying Williams.
Jared Wilson earned two wins and a tie, defeating Taylor and matching Durden.
Five players stayed on injury lists, including rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas and safety Brenden Schooler.
Veteran Christian Barmore missed camp for the first time this summer.

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Gabe Jacas Signs

Gabe Jacas practiced on Aug. 1, 2026, after clearance from the active/non-football injury list.
He was taken No. 55 in the 2026 draft after posting 183 tackles, 27 sacks and seven fumbles at Illinois.
Jacas signed his contract on July 26, 2026, after missing spring program and six practices because of a knee procedure.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Jacas will work in a limited role and will not join reps.

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