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Patriots rookies to wear Topps patches in NFL debut this season

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:36 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Patriots rookies to wear Topps patches in NFL debut this season

Summary

New England Patriots rookies will debut wearing Topps’ Debut Patch in their first NFL game this season. This initiative commemorates Topps' return to the league as its official trading card licensee. The patches will be featured on jerseys for first-year players, including Gabe Jacas and Caleb Lomu, and will also be used in one-of-one trading cards after their games. The special addition on the jerseys signifies a milestone for both Topps and the players as they step onto the field.

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Status Watch

•Rookies will wear Topps’ Debut Patch in their first game.
•Topps is now the NFL's official trading card licensee.
•Patches will be used in exclusive trading cards post-debut.
•Gabe Jacas and Caleb Lomu are highlighted among the rookies.

Latest Updates

8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks rookies to wear Topps patch in first game played in 2026
12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots rookies to wear Topps patch in NFL debut this season

What they're saying

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The NFL will have all of its rookies, including the Seahawks’, wear a Debut Patch from Topps in their first respective games played next season.
— Yahoo Sports