Mike Vrabel discusses performance of three Patriots rookies after Week 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reviewed the team's 13-10 loss to Seattle during his weekly appearance on Sportsradio 93.7 WEEI. He highlighted the performances of rookies Eli Raridon, Gabe Jacas, and Namdi Obiazor, who made their NFL debuts on September 9. Raridon contributed a two-yard touchdown and played 38 offensive snaps, Jacas secured his first career sack, and Obiazor made plays on special teams. The Patriots face the Steelers at home next, following a 10-day break since their opener.
- •Eli Raridon caught a two-yard touchdown in his debut.
- •Gabe Jacas recorded his first career sack in the game.
- •Namdi Obiazor participated primarily in special teams.
- •The Patriots next play the Steelers at Gillette Stadium.
- •A.J. Brown has been placed on injured reserve with a sprained ankle.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots HC Mike Vrabel sends clear message about three rookies after Week 1
"Mike Vrabel used his weekly Monday appearance on The Greg Hill Show on Sportsradio 93.7 WEEI to work back through New England‘s 13-10 loss in Seattle, and the players he chose to talk about were three rookies who had never taken an NFL snap before Sept. 9: tight end Eli Raridon, edge rusher Gabe Jacas […] The post Patriots HC Mike Vrabel sends clear message about three rookies after Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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