The Patriots are expected to sign former Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai to the practice squad (Twitter link via Field Yates of ESPN.com). Tavai, a former starter in Detroit, should be a quick study on Matt Patricia‘s playbook.
The Lions couldn’t find a trade for the former Round 2 pick ahead of Tuesday’s roster cutdown deadline, so they waived him. This marked yet another second-round miss for the Lions, who also waived running back Kerryon Johnson earlier this year.
Tavai, the No. 43 overall pick in 2019, started 16 games during his time in Detroit, including ten in 2020. Pro Football Focus graded the University of Hawaii product as one of the worst off-ball ‘backers in the league last season. Still, the Patriots are getting him on the cheap and there’s still ample room for him to grow.
Just an example of Matty Patty trying to prove how smart he is.
And in a later post where the practice squad signings for the AFC east were announced, the Patriots did not sign this guy.
Patricia just trying to show his pick was not a bust.when the whole football world knows he should have been picked in the 5th / 6th round. Patriots way my a×× following them 2 Dummies ( Quinn/Patricia) set us back 4 years west to go matt!!!!!
Hold on fella’s. I remember the Lions giving up on another Patriots LB (Van Noy). OF course it takes young players some time to figure it out. Personally, I do not think he is a weak side backer.
Hold on fella’s. I remember the Lions giving up on another Patriots LB (Van Noy). OF course it takes young players some time to figure it out. He isn’t a weak side guy. he will be a thumper (Hightower) replacement.