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Ex-Patriot lighter, healthier and ready to make impact for Jets

Last season, Antonio Garcia got to go to Super Bowl LII with the Patriots. Except, he was attending as a member of the non-football injury reserve list after blood clots in his lungs sidelined him for what was supposed to be his rookie campaign.

The experience made one thing clear to Garcia — he’d have to make it back, but this time as a contributing player.

When Garcia was released in May by the Patriots, who drafted him 85th overall in 2017, his first thoughts reflect his competitive and matter-of-fact nature: “On to the next.”

The next step in Garcia’s football career started May 14, when the Jets claimed the 6-foot-7 tackle off waivers.