Unfortunately for the New England Patriots, second round draft pick Gabe Jacas missed spring OTAs and mandatory minicamp due to an offseason knee procedure and contract holdout. Nov 1, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) sacks Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis (16) during the first half at Memorial Stadium. New England Patriots edge rusher Gabe Jacas walks on the field during the team's rookie minicamp. Reiss later reported that Jacas' contract includes an injury waiver on his left knee, which will void after 2028. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"I probably would say Gabe's closer to coming back than Harold is," Vrabel said on Thursday.