Just an FYI..........but Casey Moss (JJ) is leaving of his accord. If they do bring JJ back in some months ahead, am guessing it would be a recast. But Galen Gering (Rafe), Freddie Smith (Sonny) & Chandler Massey (Will) were just not given contracts upon the return from the long hiatus.
And Camila Banus (Gabi) either is not happy with the contract offered her, or something, but she was clearly upset about it when leaving the studio the other day.
From what I understand, several of the actors were asked to agree/sign for 6 episodes upon the return. They all expected to be then offered contracts for ......a longer length of time. Sounds like it did not happen.