After accomplishing almost the peak of success during the 2025 season, the biggest weaknesses of the Patriots' roster were beyond clear going into the offseason. Aside from needing upgrades on their offensive line, they also needed help on defense, with their pass rush the most vulnerable. That led the Vikings to trade him to the Eagles earlier this offseason, but before that, the Patriots were among the few teams who felt like an obvious trade partner. They're lucky to have finally struck a deal with Jacas, but he's still not participating in practice just yet. Otherwise, the debate about the need for another pass rusher, like maybe Jadeveon Clowney or Kyle Van Noy, won't stop and could linger into the regular season.