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Patriots Delay Signing Rookie LB Jacas Amid Injury Trio

6/16/2026

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Summary

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The New England Patriots have not signed rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas, the only unsigned second-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, taken No. 55 overall with a $8.6 million contract.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Jacas underwent a knee “clean-up” procedure and has a hamstring injury, a torn shoulder labrum and a foot stress fracture.
He missed all minicamp activities since May, prompting the team to seek clearance before training camp on July 25, 2026.

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Historical Context

After the 1993 collective bargaining agreement introduced a rookie wage scale that capped rookie deals and raised overall salaries by 38 %, the NFL tied rookie pay to the cap. Today, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel must decide whether to sign second-round pick Gabe Jacas, whose multi-million contract tests those long-standing limits before the July 25, 2026 camp.

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Story summary

The New England Patriots have not signed rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas, the only unsigned second-round pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, taken No. 55 overall with a $8.6 million contract.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Jacas underwent a knee “clean-up” procedure and has a hamstring injury, a torn shoulder labrum and a foot stress fracture.
He missed all minicamp activities since May, prompting the team to seek clearance before training camp on July 25, 2026.

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