"The Patriots' decision to trade up for Jacas and his cheap rookie contract, over making a move for an established veteran like Greenard, is classic Patriots."
"Philly giving up two third-round picks for Greenard, paired with a contract extension that will pay him $60 million in new money over the next two seasons? That's classic Howie Roseman."
"The frustrating part on paper is that the Patriots easily could have done this deal. They held No. 95 overall in this year's third round, along with some extra Day 3 capital in 2027."
The New England Patriots traded up to pick No. 55 to select edge rusher Gabe Jacas during the 2026 NFL Draft. This move was seen as aggressive, following a similar trade for left tackle Caleb Lomu. However, the decision to prioritize Jacas over established veteran Jonathan Greenard, who was traded to the Eagles, has sparked debate. The Patriots had the resources to make a competitive offer for Greenard, who had a strong performance in recent seasons, highlighting a contrasting approach to roster building between the Patriots and Eagles.
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