Patriots Beat Reporter

Andrew Callahan

Andrew Callahan covers the Patriots for the Herald through breaking news, analysis, longform stories and features. He became the Herald's Patriots beat writer in 2019 after covering a 2018 Super Bowl season for MassLive and Penn State football and basketball at CBS Sports.

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates after a tackle against Western Illinois in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)

Why Illinois pass rusher Gabe Jacas was a ‘perfect fit’ for the New England Patriots at No. 55

April 25, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

The New England Patriots traded up Friday night to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas in the second round of the NFL draft.

(080822 Foxboro, MA): Head coach Bill Belichick waves to a young fan as he arrives for New England Patriots training camp on Monday,August 8, 2022 in Foxboro, MA. (Staff Photo By Nancy Lane/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)

Bill Belichick writes thank-you letter to ‘Patriots fans everywhere’

February 5, 2024 at 3:30 a.m.

Bill Belichick took out a full-page newspaper ad to publish a thank-you letter to Patriots fans.

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