According to Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, the Patriots are releasing linebacker Jahlani Tavai ahead of the start of free agency. The 29-year-old played the last five seasons in New England. However, he wasn’t seen as an ideal fit for the Patriots in Mike Vrabel’s system.

With the 2026 league year opening up, the New England Patriots have reportedly made a decision on one of their linebackers.

The Patriots might be in need of more linebacker depth. On Wednesday, the Patriots opted to not tender restricted free agent Jack Gibbens, according to a source. That means the veteran linebacker is now an unrestricted free agent.

The New England Patriots did not tender linebacker Jack Gibbens on Wednesday afternoon. This now makes him an unrestricted free agent. The Boston Herald’s Doug Kyed reported this. Gibbens was a major player for the Patriots last season.

The New England Patriots edge position will look different in the upcoming NFL season.

The Patriots are signing former Dolphins linebacker K.J. Britt to a one-year contract, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Britt, 26, served as a backup linebacker/core special teamer with the Dolphins last season,

The New England Patriots made the decision to release linebacker Anfernee Jennings on Wednesday, March 11. Jennings, 28, spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with New England. He started all but one game between 2023 and 2024, but started just three in his 14 games played in the 2025 season.

Chaisson, who turns 27 on July 25, was a 2020 first-round draft pick of Jacksonville who helped New England reach the Super Bowl last season. He had 7 1/2 sacks in 16 regular-season games, then three more during the Patriots' four-game playoff run.

The New England Patriots are expected to add several pieces to their defensive front heading into the 2026 NFL season.

The New England Patriots released linebacker Jahlani Tavai on Monday morning. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported this. Tavai appeared in 17 games for the Patriots last season. He recorded 26 tackles in 12 games,