Patriots' Mike Vrabel comments on Gabe Jacas' unsigned contract status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New England Patriots began mandatory minicamp on June 9, 2026, without second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas, who remains unsigned. Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Jacas's absence from the camp and noted that he recently underwent a procedure. While Vrabel was asked if Jacas's holdout was part of a trend among second-round picks seeking better contract terms, he refrained from attributing his absence to any specific reason, stating only that Jacas is not under contract. Jacas previously dealt with a hamstring injury prior to the draft. His contractual situation is crucial as the Patriots aim to improve their pass rush after a subpar season in 2025.
- •Gabe Jacas remains unsigned as Patriots start mandatory minicamp.
- •Mike Vrabel confirms Jacas's absence and recent procedure.
- •Vrabel does not link Jacas's absence to contract negotiations.
- •Jacas had a prior hamstring injury affecting his pre-draft activities.
- •Patriots seek to bolster pass rush after last season's struggles.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots' Mike Vrabel Reveals Frustration Level With Gabe Jacas Amid Contract Issue
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel addresses 2026 second-round pick Gabe Jacas' absence
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots' Mike Vrabel Gives Vague Answer When Asked About Gabe Jacas' Contract Situation
"The New England Patriots drafted Gabe Jacas in the second round of this year's NFL Draft, but he has yet to sign his contract and was absent from mandatory minicamp.
"Gabe Jacas has not participated in rookie minicamp, OTAs, or mandatory minicamp since being selected by the New England Patriots in April.
"The New England Patriots started mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas remains unsigned.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:56 PMPatriots' Mike Vrabel Reveals Frustration Level With Gabe Jacas Amid Contract Issue
The New England Patriots drafted Gabe Jacas in the second round of this year's NFL Draft, but he has yet to sign his contract and was absent from mandatory minicamp.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:49 PMMike Vrabel addresses 2026 second-round pick Gabe Jacas' absence
Gabe Jacas has not participated in rookie minicamp, OTAs, or mandatory minicamp since being selected by the New England Patriots in April.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:43 PMPatriots' Mike Vrabel Gives Vague Answer When Asked About Gabe Jacas' Contract Situation
The New England Patriots started mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, and second-round draft pick Gabe Jacas remains unsigned.
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