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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars made a much-needed move at the linebacker position on Thursday afternoon, signing veteran linebacker JahlanI Tavai following injuries at the position.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 6

Jaguars Sign LB Jahlani Tavai

Jahlani Tavai has found a new home. The veteran linebacker has signed with the Jaguars, according to Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union. To make room on the roster, the team waived LB Jared Bartlett with an injury designation.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 6

Jaguars Hosted LB Jahlani Tavai For Visit

The Jacksonville Jaguars hosted LB Jahlani Tavai for a free agent visit, per the NFL transaction wire. He also had a workout with the Texans recently. Tavai, 29, was taken in the second round out of Hawaii in 2019 by the Lions.

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 31

Texans Worked Out Two Linebackers, Including Jahlani Tavai

The Houston Texans hosted linebackers Jahlani Tavai and Sione Takitaki for workouts on Friday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Tavai, 29, was taken in the second round out of Hawaii in 2019 by the Lions.

Cincinnati Bengals News / A to Z Sports / March 13

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New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / March 9

Report: Patriots releasing veteran LB Jahlani Tavai

The New England Patriots are releasing veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai ahead of the start of free agency, according to multiple reports Monday. Tavai, 29, has one year left on the three-year, $16 million contract extension he signed ahead of the 2024 season.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 8

Patriots LB Suffers Shoulder Injury in Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are battling against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, but they may be doing so without one of their key linebackers for the rest of the game.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 16

Patriots LB Named Ed Block Courage Award Winner

Every year, each of the 32 NFL teams awards the Ed Courage Award to a member of their roster. This year, the New England Patriots have named veteran linebacker Jahlani Tavai the winner of the annual award.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 11

Patriots LB Jahlani Tavai’s Wife Reveals Tragic Loss

While New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai may have been conspicuous by his physical absence from the team’s Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, the seven-year veteran was certainly with the team in spirit.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 29

Patriots LB Returns to Practice Before Giants Game

The New England Patriots missed sixth year linebacker and former second round pick, Jahlani Tavai, in Week 12, who was out due to personal reasons. However, it seems that Week 13, which has already had its fair share of action over Thanksgiving and Black Friday, will likely yield the former Detroit Lion's return to the team.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / November 24

Patriots Share Postgame Moment With Absent LB

The New England Patriots beat the Cincinnati Bengals in a grimy, 26-20 effort in Week 12. It was the first win of the season where linebacker Jahlani Tavai didn't suit up — the team was 7-0 when he was in the lineup.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 24

Hunter Henry’s heartfelt Jahlani Tavai gesture during Bengals win

The New England Patriots came away with a 26-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, and tight end Hunter Henry gave linebacker Jahlani Tavai a bit of a gift.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / October 4, 2025

Patriots activate Jahlani Tavai, downgrade K’Lavon Chaisson

The New England Patriots activated linebacker Jahlani Tavai off injured reserve on Saturday, and he is expected to make his season debut on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 4, 2025

Patriots LB to make season debut vs. Bills

The New England Patriots announced that they have activated linebacker Jahlani Tavai from injured reserve.

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New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 1, 2025

Patriots Designate LB Jahlani Tavai To Return From IR

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel announced that LB Jahlani Tavai has been designated to return from injured reserve on Wednesday, per Doug Kyed. This opens Tavai’s 21-day window to practice before being activated.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 29, 2025

Injured Patriots LB Expected Back at Practice

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — Are the New England Patriots close to welcoming back a key member of their defensive front seven? While continuing to bask in the glow

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 3, 2025

Patriots' Jahlani Tavai seems to double down on spicy comments about fans

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NFL News / Boston Sports Journal / January 3, 2025

Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai takes aim at the fans

This season has been an abject disaster for the Patriots, one that can't end soon enough. The locker room on Thursday had the feel of the last week of class.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 24, 2024

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New England Patriots News / Patriots Football Now / July 13, 2024

Patriots 90-Man Roster Spotlight: Jahlani Tavai

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 7, 2024

Former Patriots LB Sounds Off on Jahlani Tavai Extension

The New England Patriots have been hard at work this offseason to retain their premier talent on the roster for the forseeable future. Most recently, the Patriots managed to hammer out terms on a new deal for LB Jahlani Tavai, a five-year NFL veteran who has increasingly honed into a vital piece of this New England defense.