Patriots Player Departure Jahlani Tavai Released

[Hammer of Thor]

This likely does not bode well for Anfernee Jennings, although I like the player, he's probably perceived as too expensive.

It’ll be interesting with him because in the 2nd half of the year he actually did step up and play much better than I thought he would in this defensive style.

 

[ViperGTS]

I've never fully forgiven his "the fans need to know their role" comments.

Neither have I. He should have been **** canned right then and there.

 

[TheRainMaker]

This shouldn’t surprise anyone. Pats should’ve taken the cap hit and just released him immediately after his out of touch-entitled comments about the fans.

Watching him lining up along the Edge and easily getting beaten by ball carriers was seriously irritating.

This is the last wave of the “entitlement” purge. There are a few others who aren’t safe for a while.

 

[Family]

I would have thought at these numbers he would have been been a trade candidate.

 

[Ross12]

I think Tavai was one of the longest-tenured players w/ the org, at least as far as I know.

Here is my list of players who have been with the Pats the longest, at least 3 years (the cutoff to have spent at least 1 year under Belichick):

- Anfernee Jennings: 6 years
- Mike Onwenu: 6 years
- Christian Barmore: 5 years
- Rhamondre Stevenson: 5 years
- Hunter Henry: 5 years
- Marcus Jones: 4 years
- Brenden Schooler: 4 years
- Christian Gonzalez: 3 years
- Kayshon Boutte: 3 years
- Pop Douglas: 3 years
- Bryce Baringer: 3 years

 

[Steve102]

Younger, cheaper, BETTER.

 

[TommyD4207]

A year too late, imo.

I didn't forget what you said, Jahlani. **** off forever.

 

[Jackson 2]

I liked him.

 

[Urgent]

They’ll pay 5X for his replacement

 

[Patjew]

They’ll pay 5X for his replacement

And they'll be 10X as good.

 

[Huckleberry1]

They don't shy away from tough decisions.

 

[TommyD4207]

They don't shy away from tough decisions.

He certainly 'knows his place' now.

 

[BTTA]

They don't shy away from tough decisions.

Yeah, they look at the roster, make decisions on where they need to get better, and then make the space to do so, on the assumption that they will get it done. Letting go of one trapeze before you are sure where the other one is, takes guts.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Yeah, they look at the roster, make decisions on where they need to get better, and then make the space to do so, on the assumption that they will get it done. Letting go of one trapeze before you are sure where the other one is, takes guts.

Listening to Vrabel talk about it they have plans for every move, and back up plans with back up plans knowing things aren't always going to as they hope. I think Vrabel, Cowden, Wolf and Streicher discuss every move at length and come to as much of a consensus as they can.

 

[captain stone]

About ****ing time. **** that guy.

 

[jmt57]

Reason for release was a failed physical.
Could possibly be re-signed for depth once/if that issue is resolved.

Jahlani Tavai: Finished in New England

Jahlani Tavai: Finished in New England

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Tavai (undisclosed) was released by the Patriots with a failed physical designation Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Patriots reportedly cut linebacker Jahlani Tavai

Jahlani Tavai has been cut by the Patriots. He had back-to-back 100 tackle seasons in 2023 and 2024 but saw his role diminish in 2025.

www.boston.com

He was the team’s recipient for the 2025 Ed Block Courage Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the principles of courage and sportsmanship.

The Patriots said, when announcing the award, that he had soft tissue injuries in the offseason that forced him to miss time during training camp. During his recovery, he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. He eventually returned to the Patriots lineup.

 

[WhatJustHappened]

Decent player, they'll take a look at what they have, and calculate IMO.

 

[captain stone]

I liked him.

Why? Dude sucked.

 

[captain stone]

Reason for release was a failed physical.
Could possibly be re-signed for depth once/if that issue is resolved.

 

[TommyD4207]

Reason for release was a failed physical.
Could possibly be re-signed for depth once/if that issue is resolved.

Jahlani Tavai: Finished in New England

Jahlani Tavai: Finished in New England

www.cbssports.com

Tavai (undisclosed) was released by the Patriots with a failed physical designation Wednesday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Patriots reportedly cut linebacker Jahlani Tavai

Jahlani Tavai has been cut by the Patriots. He had back-to-back 100 tackle seasons in 2023 and 2024 but saw his role diminish in 2025.

www.boston.com

He was the team’s recipient for the 2025 Ed Block Courage Award, given to the player who best exemplifies the principles of courage and sportsmanship.

The Patriots said, when announcing the award, that he had soft tissue injuries in the offseason that forced him to miss time during training camp. During his recovery, he was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease. He eventually returned to the Patriots lineup.

They need to do better than that bum.