The Patriots selected defensive lineman Gabe Jacas in the second of the 2026 draft. — Gabe Jacas wants to get to work and put everything else about his delayed journey to Patriots training camp in the past. GABE JACASThe Patriots identified Jacas as someone who could improve their pass rush when they selected the former Illinois edge rusher in the second round, No. Brown dislocated his left thumb on Monday, but is still practicing with the Patriots. “The game is what it is, you’re going to get bumps and bruises, and you have to keep going,” Brown said in an interview with NFL Network on Monday.