Patriots Rookie Gabe Jacas Trying to Make up for Lost Time
Milton Williams said Vrabel has made rookie Gabe Jacas repeatedly introduce his signing bonus and NIL earnings as teammates booed him.
- On Tuesday, rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas participated in his third consecutive practice after being activated from the non-football injury list on Saturday.
- Jacas missed the first six training camp workouts while finalizing his four-year contract, which includes an injury waiver for his left knee voids after 2028; he signed on July 26.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel has repeatedly called Jacas to the front of team meetings to announce his name, school, and signing bonus, a method veteran Milton Williams described as keeping the rookie engaged.
- During a recent individual drill, Jacas knocked over outside linebackers coach Mike Smith while working through contact; Smith responded by playfully bringing the rookie down.
- Jacas stated he is "100%" recovered and focused on the future, viewing the upcoming season as an opportunity to contribute to a position group currently lacking depth.
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Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas trying to make up for lost time
Jacas got a late start with New England due to a knee injury and waiting to sign his rookie deal.
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Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas says 'I'm 100%' after knee issue delayed deal on initial contract
Gabe Jacas is eager to move past his delayed start to training camp. The Patriots rookie edge rusher participated in his third practice since after being activated from the non-football injury list.
Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas breaks silence on delayed start to NFL career
FOXBORO -- Gabe Jacas didn't take the most traditional path to Patriots training camp, but the rookie outside linebacker has arrived and is getting acclimated to NFL football. Jacas, whom the Patriots selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft after trading up eight spots to No. 55 overall, spoke to reporters for the first time Tuesday, just three days after making his training camp practice debut on Saturday.
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