The scheme is taking shape thanks to a few key personnel moves at linebacker. Jahlani Tavai Doesn’t Fit Patriots New Direction There’s a new direction defensively for the Patriots. Speed is ...

Jahlani Tavai claimed he didn’t mean to offend Patriots fans with his comments in an interview on WEEI, but he’s also asking for fans to not be critics of the team. The Patriots linebacker ...

But Vrabel and his front office did recently release veteran ‘backer Ja’Whaun Bentley, and it’s unclear exactly how Jahlani Tavai will fit into the scheme implemented by Vrabel and defensive ...

They join a group that includes holdovers Jahlani Tavai, Anfernee Jennings, and Christian Elliss (who signed a deal worth a guaranteed $7.5 million to return). Last season, the 28-year-old Bentley ...

Monty Rice and Jahlani Tavai also remain on the Patriots’ roster at linebacker. Long snapper Joe Cardona is now the only player on the roster who has won a Super Bowl with the Patriots.

Backup inside linebackers Jack Gibbens, Christian Elliss, and Jahlani Tavai are all capable starters. Still, the team could explore adding a new starter or depth through the draft or free agency.

The New England Patriots already made multiple signings to improve their offensive line this offseason, including Morgan Moses and Garrett Bradbury. But they still have one spot on their offensive ...

The new additions made Bentley expendable and the Patriots opted to move on. The team also has Jahlani Tavai and Monty Rice, who also played for Vrabel, on the depth chart.

Spillane, Landry and Gibbens will compete with incumbent starters Jahlani Tavai and Christian Elliss in training camp. Tavai led the team with 115 tackles in 2024, but Spillane is also coming off ...