Patriots Secure Linebacker Jahlani Tavai with Three-Year Extension

New England locks down key defensive player after career-best season, ensuring roster stability through 2027.

Jahlani Tavai signs a three-year contract extension worth up to $21 million with the Patriots.
The linebacker recorded a career-high 110 tackles and two interceptions in the 2023 season.
Tavai initially struggled with the Detroit Lions before finding success with the Patriots.
The extension follows a trend of the Patriots retaining core defensive players this offseason.
Tavai's versatility and leadership are seen as vital for the Patriots' defensive strategy.