Patriots Sign Former North Carolina DT Travis Shaw

In a corresponding move, the Patriots cut LS Niko Lalos. 

Despite being a former Tar Heel, Shaw did not overlap with former Patriots HC Bill Belichick, transferring out before Belichick’s arrival last season. 

Shaw, 21, was a five-star recruit and a top national prospect when he committed to North Carolina. After three years in Chapel Hill, he transferred to Texas for his final collegiate season in 2025. 

During his four-year college career, Shaw recorded 68 total tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, no sacks, two fumble recoveries and four pass breakups in 50 career games.