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Patriots Open Jahlani Tavai’s 21-Day Return Window as Linebacker Practices

The decision compresses the timeline for resolving New England’s unsettled inside-linebacker rotation.

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) celebrates an interception during the first half of an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Overview

  • Jahlani Tavai returned to practice Wednesday for the first time in more than two months after a June calf injury and an injured reserve stint.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said he expects Tavai to practice and return to play but offered no update on his status for Sunday’s game at Buffalo.
  • Under NFL rules, the Patriots have 21 days to activate Tavai to the 53-man roster or keep him on injured reserve for the rest of the season.
  • New England has carried an open roster spot in recent weeks and has rotated Christian Elliss and Jack Gibbens next to captain Robert Spillane.
  • Tavai, 29, signed a three-year, $16 million extension in 2024 after becoming a regular starter and key special-teams contributor since joining the team in 2021.