Despite a contract dispute that kept him away from OTAs and minicamp, Gabe Jacas is earning rave reviews for his professionalism and violent style of play news sports entertainment obituaries subscribe

August 26, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Patriots coach says rookie Gabe Jacas is ‘meaner than a wet mule’ Despite a contract dispute that kept him away from OTAs and minicamp, Gabe Jacas is earning rave reviews for his professionalism and violent style of play By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com Read more Patriots 5 takeaways from the final day of Patriots training camp The Patriots held its 22nd and final open practice Tuesday before facing Cleveland in the preseason finale, with Christian Gonzalez's contract situation taking center stage. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots No deadline, no urgency, Patriots just treading water on Christian Gonzalez front | Karen Guregian Listening to both sides on Tuesday, talks on Christian Gonzalez extension still going nowhere. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots WR Pop Douglas reacts to Kayshon Boutte trade DeMario 'Pop' Douglas and Kayshon Boutte were drafted by the Patriots in 2023. Douglas said it was tough losing his classmate. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Christian Gonzalez frustrated over Patriots contract talks For the first time this offseason, Christian Gonzalez admitted he's frustrated that a new deal isn't done with the Patriots. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Would the Patriots consider trading Christian Gonzalez? Team executive answers Might the Patriots consider trading Christian Gonzalez if a new deal can't be reached with their All-Pro cornerback? By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    See more     Get Back to What You've Missed   Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now     Cancel anytime.