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Patriots Claim Tight End Cameron Latu and Linebacker Darius Muasau Off Waivers
The New England Patriots added depth at tight end and linebacker on Monday, claiming Cameron Latu from the Eagles and Darius Muasau from the Giants off waivers. The moves come less than a day after the team set its initial 53-man roster, with both players bringing special teams experience.
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The New England Patriots continued reshaping their roster on Monday, claiming tight end Cameron Latu off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers from the New York Giants. The additions, confirmed on the NFL's waiver transaction report, come less than 24 hours after the team unveiled its initial 53-man roster and just eight days before the regular-season opener.
Roster Additions
Latu, 26, joins a tight end group that includes Hunter Henry and rookies Eli Raridon and Hunter Arkin. A third-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Latu has also spent time with the Cleveland Browns. His only regular-season experience came last season with the Eagles, where he played in 15 games, starting two. He has not caught a regular-season pass in the NFL, though he recorded 56 receptions for 787 yards and 12 touchdowns in his final two college seasons at Alabama.
Muasau, 25, adds depth to a linebacker corps featuring Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, J. Britt, and rookies Namdi Obiazor and Khalil Jacobs. Drafted in the sixth round by the Giants in 2024 out of UCLA, Muasau has played in 27 games with 18 starts over his first two NFL seasons. He has totaled 106 career tackles, one sack, one interception, two pass breakups, five tackles for loss, and two quarterback hits.
Both Latu and Muasau are experienced on special teams, a factor that aligns with the team's emphasis on competition and versatility at the bottom of the roster.
Corresponding Moves
The Patriots must make two corresponding roster moves to free up space for Latu and Muasau. Additionally, former Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.
Context
The claims mark another round of changes for head coach Mike Vrabel's roster as the team finalizes its lineup ahead of the season opener. Neither acquisition is expected to be a headline-grabbing addition, but both are seen as fitting the team's approach of building depth through competition and special teams value.
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The Patriots claimed tight end Cameron Latu off waivers from the Eagles and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers from the Giants.
Latu joins Hunter Henry and rookies Eli Raridon and Hunter Arkin on the Patriots’ tight end depth chart.
Muasau joins a linebacker corps that includes Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, J. Britt and rookies Namdi Obiazor and Khalil Jacobs.
The Patriots must make two corresponding roster moves to free up space.
Former Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.
Latu, 26, was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers out of Alabama.
Latu played in 15 games, starting two, with the Eagles last season.
Latu caught 56 passes for 787 yards with 12 touchdowns in his final two college seasons at Alabama.
Muasau, 25, entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of UCLA with the Giants.
Muasau has played in 27 games, starting 18, and has 106 career tackles with one sack, one interception, two pass breakups, five tackles for loss and two QB hits.
Both Latu and Muasau are experienced on special teams.
The Patriots claimed tight end Cameron Latu off waivers from the Eagles and linebacker Darius Muasau off waivers from the Giants.
Latu joins Hunter Henry and rookies Eli Raridon and Hunter Arkin on the Patriots’ tight end depth chart.
Muasau joins a linebacker corps that includes Robert Spillane, Christian Elliss, J. Britt and rookies Namdi Obiazor and Khalil Jacobs.
The Patriots must make two corresponding roster moves to free up space.
Former Patriots cornerback Marcellas Dial was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins.
Latu, 26, was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the 49ers out of Alabama.
Latu played in 15 games, starting two, with the Eagles last season.
Latu caught 56 passes for 787 yards with 12 touchdowns in his final two college seasons at Alabama.
Muasau, 25, entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft out of UCLA with the Giants.
Muasau has played in 27 games, starting 18, and has 106 career tackles with one sack, one interception, two pass breakups, five tackles for loss and two QB hits.
Both Latu and Muasau are experienced on special teams.
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