Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas remains unsigned and missed spring practices
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Gabe Jacas, the New England Patriots' second-round draft pick, has not signed his rookie contract and remains the only unsigned player of his draft class. Coach Mike Vrabel reported that he hasn't worked with Jacas in practice, although he attended rookie minicamp. Jacas faced injury issues, including a shoulder labral tear, a stress fracture in his foot, and a recent knee procedure. There are indications the Patriots may want financial protections in Jacas' contract negotiations. As Jacas missed early defensive installments, it is uncertain if he will be ready by training camp.
- •Jacas is the only unsigned second-round draft pick in the NFL.
- •He has not practiced with the team due to contractual issues.
- •Injuries have limited his participation and delayed contract discussions.
- •There are hopes he can participate in training camp.
- •The Patriots continue to prepare for the season without him.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Video of Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas training surfaces amid controversy
- 7:07 PMYahoo Sports — Injuries mount for Patriots' Gabe Jacas, NFL's only unsigned second-round pick
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Latest update on Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas paints messy situation
"Every second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft has signed his rookie contract, except one: Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas, who remains unsigned as questions surround his non-participation in the team's offseason work.
"Gabe Jacas remains the only unsigned second-round draft pick in the NFL, leaving some to wonder if he'll even play for the Patriots in 2026.
"With Gabe Jacas' contract status still in question, the rookie second-round pick is preparing away from the team for the 2026 season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 5:29 AMVideo of Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas training surfaces amid controversy
With Gabe Jacas' contract status still in question, the rookie second-round pick is preparing away from the team for the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 7:07 PMInjuries mount for Patriots' Gabe Jacas, NFL's only unsigned second-round pick
Every second-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft has signed his rookie contract, except one: Patriots linebacker Gabe Jacas, who remains unsigned as questions surround his non-participation in the team's offseason work.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 4:55 PMLatest update on Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas paints messy situation
Gabe Jacas remains the only unsigned second-round draft pick in the NFL, leaving some to wonder if he'll even play for the Patriots in 2026.
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