Patriots sign Gabe Jacas with unusual injury waiver in rookie contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The New England Patriots signed linebacker Gabe Jacas to a rookie contract that includes a unique injury waiver related to his left knee. The agreement came after a significant delay due to Jacas's pre-existing injury, which required the team to seek financial protection. His contract guarantees the first three years fully, while an injury waiver limits guarantees for 2027 and 2028. The situation raises questions about whether Jacas's injury was fully disclosed before the draft. Despite the unusual terms, Jacas had limited alternatives and accepted the deal to continue his career in the NFL.
- •Gabe Jacas has a pre-existing left knee injury.
- •His contract includes full guarantees for the first three years.
- •Injury waiver applies to the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
- •Delay in signing contract was due to injury-related negotiation.
- •Jacas accepted the deal to avoid sitting out the season.
- 1:36 AMYahoo Sports — The Gabe Jacas injury waiver is unusual
"The Patriots and linebacker Gabe Jacas took a long time to work out a rookie contract for reasons unrelated to the standard terms of his rookie deal.
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