Patriots Add Draft Pick Jacas as WR Webb Goes to IR

WHO:

Heavy NFL - Gabe Jacas is a 6-foot-4, 261-pound linebacker.

Boston Herald - Gabe Jacas reportedly had a procedure on his knee this offseason.

Heavy NFL - The New England Patriots announced the signing of Gabe Jacas and the placement of Jeremiah Webb on injured reserve.

patriots.com - Gabe Jacas is a 22-year-old linebacker selected by the Patriots in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

WHAT:

Heavy NFL - Coach Mike Vrabel expressed cautious optimism about Gabe Jacas's potential return, stating, "I am again, cautiously optimistic that he will work his way through the return to play."

Boston Herald - The Patriots have outside linebacker Harold Landry III and tight end CJ Dippre on the physically unable to perform list, in addition to Jacas, Jennings, and Schooler on the non-football injury list.

Heavy NFL - Coach Mike Vrabel expressed cautious optimism about Gabe Jacas's return, stating, "We are going to evaluate him, we are going to see where he is at."

Heavy NFL - Mike Vrabel mentioned that Jacas's injury waiver for his left knee was known to the club when he was drafted.

Boston Herald - Gabe Jacas's rookie contract includes an injury waiver for his left knee.

Boston Herald - Gabe Jacas officially signed his rookie contract and was placed on the active/non-football injury list.

Boston Herald - Jacas can be activated off the non-football injury list at any time.

Boston Herald - Jeremiah Webb joins wide receiver Jimmy Kibble and tight end Julian Hill on injured reserve.

Boston Herald - Jacas was the final pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to sign his rookie deal.

Boston Herald - Jacas joins running back Terrell Jennings and safety Brenden Schooler on the non-football injury list.

Heavy NFL - The New England Patriots announced that they signed Gabe Jacas to a rookie deal, although the terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Heavy NFL - Jeremiah Webb was named the MVP of the 2024 Salute to Veterans Bowl after catching a 52-yard touchdown pass and contributing to a comeback victory.

Boston.com - Gabe Jacas has been placed on the non-football injury list, indicating he is not yet ready to practice.

Heavy NFL - Jeremiah Webb was placed on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.

patriots.com - The Patriots signed Gabe Jacas, the 55th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

patriots.com - Gabe Jacas played in 50 games over four seasons at Illinois, totaling 183 tackles, 27 sacks, and 7 forced fumbles.

WHERE:

patriots.com - The announcement was made in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

WHEN:

patriots.com - Gabe Jacas was selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

HOW:

patriots.com - Mike Vrabel mentioned that the team is excited about Jacas's potential and that he has been working hard to return to practice, emphasizing the importance of evaluating his progress.

Heavy NFL - Mike Vrabel indicated that the team is excited about Jacas's potential and that he has been working hard to return to practice.

patriots.com - Head Coach Mike Vrabel expressed cautious optimism about Jacas's return to practice, stating, "We are going to evaluate him, we are going to see where he is at."

Boston Herald - The Patriots also have outside linebacker Harold Landry III and tight end CJ Dippre on the physically unable to perform list.

Boston.com - ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that Gabe Jacas's status could change any day, indicating he may be ready to practice soon.

Boston.com - ESPN's Mike Reiss reported that Jacas's status could change any day.

patriots.com - Gabe Jacas started in all 12 games during the 2025 season, finishing with 43 total tackles and 11 sacks.

Coach Mike Vrabel has expressed cautious optimism about Gabe Jacas's potential return to play, noting that the team is excited about his progress and that he has been working hard to get back to practice. In addition to Jacas, the Patriots currently have outside linebacker Harold Landry III and tight end CJ Dippre on the physically unable to perform list, along with Jennings and Schooler on the non-football injury list. Vrabel emphasized the importance of evaluating Jacas's progress as the team looks forward to his return.