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- Patriots “Core 4” special teams report, Week 1 (highlighting players whose primary contributions come in the kicking game): 4️⃣ units: OLB Gabe Jacas, TE Cameron Latu, LB Darius Muasau, LB Namdi Obiazor, S Dell Pettus 3️⃣ units: FB Reggie Gilliam, CB Charles Woods 2️⃣ units: CB Channing Canada, WR Mack Hollins, RB Lan Larison 1️⃣ unit: TE Tanner Arkin (KR), LS Julian Ashby (PP/PC), K Andy Borregales (KC), LB Christian Elliss (KC), OLB Quintayvious Hutchins (PR), CB Marcus Jones (PR), OLB Elijah Ponder (PP/PC), TE Eli Raridon (KR), S Jaylen Reed (PR), P Mitch Wishnowky (PP/PC) S Craig Woodson (KC) (KR – kick return; PP/PC – punt protection/punt coverage; KC – kickoff coverage; PR – punt return) NOTES: Productive debut for sixth-round pick LB Namdi Obiazor (pictured) with team-high 3 tackles, including on game’s opening kickoff … More clarity on waiver claims of TE Cameron Latu/LB Darius Muasau as team appeared to be targeting “core 4” special teams personnel … CB Channing…
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Joe Schoen announced they signed C Geno VanDeMark to the practice squad. Alabama product was with the Colts as an undrafted free agent. They're cutting CB JT Woods to make room.
Schoen indicated that they could sign another DT to the practice squad next week. Also said they wanted to bring back OLB Caleb Murphy and ILB Darius Muasau. But Muasau got claimed by the Patriots and Murphy opted to join the other Harbaugh brother in LA.
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- Sep 2 Dan Duggan (X) Two-for-one here: Both have signed to the Falcons’ practice squad: https://t.co/heaxj2D39P · Quoting Dan Duggan: Joe Schoen announced they signed C Geno VanDeMark to the practice squad. Alabama product was with the Colts as an undrafted free agent. They're cutting CB JT Woods to make room. Schoen indicated that they could sign another DT to the practice squad next week. Also said they wanted to bring back OLB Caleb Murphy and ILB Darius Muasau. But Muasau got claimed by the Patriots and Murphy opted to join the other Harbaugh brother in LA.
- Sep 2 Dan Duggan (X) Joe Schoen announced they signed C Geno VanDeMark to the practice squad. Alabama product was with the Colts as an undrafted free agent. They're cutting CB JT Woods to make room. Schoen indicated that they could sign another DT to the practice squad next week. Also said they wanted to bring back OLB Caleb Murphy and ILB Darius Muasau. But Muasau got claimed by the Patriots and Murphy opted to join the other Harbaugh brother in LA.
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Follow-up on LB Erick Hunter: Patriots initially put in waiver claim for him, but pulled it back after being awarded LB Darius Muasau and TE Cameron Latu, per sources. They were then working through 53-man roster/practice-squad process. With open spot, they circle back to Hunter.
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Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad; Make Additional Roster Moves
The Patriots announced today that they have claimed TE Cameron Latu off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles and LB Darius Muasau off waivers from the New York Giants. In addition, the Patriots announced that they have released LB K.J. Britt and C Ben Brown, and they have placed P Bryce Baringer and LB Khalil Jacobs on injured reserve.
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- Sep 1 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) For those updating Patriots rosters at home, please note these additions/changes: 9️⃣ RB Corey Kiner 2️⃣3️⃣ S Jaylen Reed 5️⃣4️⃣LB Darius Muasau 7️⃣2️⃣ OT/G Walter Rouse 8️⃣1️⃣ TE Cameron Latu+1
- Sep 1 Patriots Team Site Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad; Make Additional Roster Moves
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Analysis: Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers, begin filling out practice squad
The Patriots claimed Latu and Muasau off waivers while their practice squad is starting to take shape.
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- Aug 31 Patriots Team Site Patriots Sign 12 Players to the Practice Squad; Make Additional Roster Moves
- Aug 31 Patriots Team Site Analysis: Patriots claim TE Cameron Latu and LB Darius Muasau off waivers, begin filling out practice squad
- Aug 31 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) LB Darius Muasau 🏈 6-foot-0, 234 pounds 🏈 27 games played, 18 starts (890 defensive snaps, 341 on special teams) 🏈 Sixth-round pick in 2024 draft out of Hawaii/UCLA 🏈 Off-the-ball LBs: Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, K.J. Britt, Khalil Jacobs, Namdi Obiazor · Quoting Mike Reiss: The Patriots have been awarded TE Cameron Latu (Eagles) and LB Darius Muasau (Giants) on waivers.+1
- Aug 31 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) TE/FB Cameron Latu 🏈 6-foot-5, 244 pounds 🏈 15 career games played (103 offensive snaps, 257 on special tams) 🏈 2023 third-round pick of 49ers (No. 101) 🏈 Alabama alum (14.1 avg. per catch in college) 🏈 TEs: Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon (third round), Tanner Arkin (UDFA) · Quoting Mike Reiss: The Patriots have been awarded TE Cameron Latu (Eagles) and LB Darius Muasau (Giants) on waivers.+1
- Aug 31 Pat Leonard (X) No Giants waiver claims awarded. The Patriots (Shane Bowen) claimed LB Darius Muasau
- Aug 31 Dan Duggan (X) Giants not awarded any waiver claims (not known if they submitted any). LB Darius Muasau was the only Giants cut to get claimed (Patriots).
- Aug 31 Mike Reiss (Bluesky) The Patriots have been awarded TE Cameron Latu (Eagles) and LB Darius Muasau (Giants) on waivers.+2
- Aug 31 Jordan Raanan (X) The #Giants did not get any players via waivers. Only LB Darius Muasau was claimed by the Patriots.
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A 2024 Giants draft pick released · Quoting Matt Zenitz: The #Giants are waiving linebacker Darius Muasau, sources tell @CBSSports.
Former 2024 sixth-round draft pick who was a starter for the Giants last season. Made seven starts as a rookie in 2024.
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- Aug 30 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) Cuts so far by the #NYGiants: LB Darius Muasau DT Zacch Pickens FB Grant Finley TE Tanner Connor QB Brandon Allen OL Lucas Patrick G Jake Kubas WR Isaiah Hodgins WR Kobe Prentice TE Josiah Deguera OL Brenden Jaimes RB Damon Bankston DT Leki Fotu LB Anfernee Orji CB Ugo Amadi
- Aug 30 Pat Leonard (X) A 2024 Giants draft pick released · Quoting Matt Zenitz: The #Giants are waiving linebacker Darius Muasau, sources tell @CBSSports. Former 2024 sixth-round draft pick who was a starter for the Giants last season. Made seven starts as a rookie in 2024.
- Aug 30 Pat Leonard (X) The #Giants are waiving linebacker Darius Muasau, sources tell @CBSSports. Former 2024 sixth-round draft pick who was a starter for the Giants last season. Made seven starts as a rookie in 2024.