Patriots sign Gabe Jacas to four-year rookie contract with injury provisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The New England Patriots signed offensive tackle Gabe Jacas to a four-year rookie contract worth $8.7 million on July 28, 2026. Jacas, selected in the second round of the NFL Draft, has been placed on the non-football injury list due to previous knee surgery and a hamstring issue. Despite these concerns, the team included unique injury protections in his contract, allowing for adjustments based on his medical status. Head coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in Jacas's recovery and eagerness to contribute to the team.
- •Gabe Jacas signed a four-year, $8.7 million contract.
- •The contract includes guarantees of $6.6 million.
- •Jacas was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft.
- •He is currently on the non-football injury list.
- •Injury protections allow the Patriots to manage contract guarantees.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots contract details: Gabe Jacas deal includes unusual injury protections
"The Patriots selected the offensive tackle in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft.
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