Former Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers has been claimed by the New England Patriots, one day after being released by the Detroit Lions. Chambers did not see his name called during the 2024 NFL draft, but was signed to an undrafted free agent contract by the Lions.
Fellow linebacker Jay Person has been waived in a corresponding move. A spot on the linebacker depth chart in Foxborough has changed hands. The New England Patriots claimed rookie Steele Chambers off waivers from the Detroit Lions on Tuesday, as first reported by NFL Media’s Tom Pelissero and later announced by the organization.
The Patriots announced a couple of roster moves on Tuesday. They claimed linebacker Steele Chambers off of waivers. Linebacker Jay Person was waived off the 90-man roster in a corresponding move.
The Patriots made two roster moves on Tuesday, claiming LB Steele Chambers off of waivers from the Lions and waiving LB Jay Person. Chambers 23, began his college career as a running back before switching to linebacker.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
Here's a guy that I didn't think the Detroit Lions would have a chance at unless they drafted him. In fact, I mocked him to the Lions in the fifth round of one of my mock drafts this year.
It's no secret how former Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers Steele Chambers and Tommy Eichenberg feel about James Laurinaitis. Both of the ex-Buckeyes praised Laurinaitis and his recent promotion to linebackers coach during a media session on Wednesday at the NFL Combine.
It’s not just the transfer portal where Ohio State football is losing players to, the NFL draft is grabbing them as well. On Tuesday afternoon, senior linebacker Steele Chambers decided to forgo his remaining season of eligibility and enter the draft according to his instagram.
The Ohio State Buckeyes will be without an important piece of their defense next season. Graduate linebacker Steele Chambers announced on Tuesday he would not return to the Buckeyes for a sixth season, electing instead to enter the 2024 NFL Draft.