Overview
- The Patriots officially signed Chad Muma off Indianapolis’ practice squad on Tuesday, placing him on the 53-man roster for at least three weeks under NFL rules.
- New England waived special teams linebacker Caleb Murphy on Monday, and the New York Giants claimed him off waivers on Tuesday.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel said Muma offers experience for early downs and immediate value on core special teams units.
- Linebacker injuries have strained depth, with captain Robert Spillane managing a foot issue and Christian Elliss not spotted at the start of Wednesday’s practice.
- The roster shuffle follows costly kickoff coverage lapses against Buffalo and precedes Sunday night’s game at Baltimore.