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Patriots Stick To NFL Trend With 2nd-Rd Pick Refusing To Sign
- Jacas has not signed his 2026 Patriots contract, continuing a recent second-round holdout trend.
- The 2025 second-round class included fully guaranteed deals for some picks, shaping expectations for Jacas.
- Caleb Lomu signed with the Patriots, while Jacas remains unsigned and is viewed as following a similar negotiation pattern.
- The broader NFL trend shows second-rounders resisting mini-camps and OTAs as agents push for favorable deals.
- Pats’ 2025 pick TreVeyon Henderson signed late but secured full guarantees in his four-year deal.
- Industry observers expect Jacas' eventual deal to resemble peers in the 50s range rather than Henderson's blueprint.
- The narrative cites ongoing negotiations around guaranteed money among late-second-round picks.
- The article references NESN reporting, noting the Patriots' 2025 pick TreVeyon Henderson and the 2026 holdout by Jacas.
- The piece frames the holdout within a cycle across the NFL where 2025 and 2026 second-rounders seek more favorable deals.
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