Gabe Jacas flashed a smile as he was asked to take the audience through his journey to Foxborough. For months, he was the only unsigned second-round pick in the NFL. Contract negotiations dragged on longer than expected over injury concerns.

Gabe Jacas fielded questions from reporters for the first time since signing his contract with the Patriots, including several about his knee.

He comes carrying more baggage than most rookies, and despite both wanting that baggage to end up as a mere footnote in a long and productive career in New England, Jacas’ contract makes this a story that isn’t over yet.

Rookie linebacker Gabe Jacas participated in his first practice as the Patriots' defense dominated the Aug. 1 training camp session.

FOXBORO --- New England Patriots edge rusher Gabe Jacas missed the first six practices of training camp after A) not reporting to the facility, B) finally signing his rookie contract and C) being placed on the non-football injury list. But since he's been ...

FOXBORO — Gabe Jacas still isn’t ready to suit up for his first Patriots practice, but he’s making progress, according to head coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel shared a positive update on the second-round draft pick ahead of Thursday’s training camp practice.