Sione Takitaki - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Suffers hamstring injury Sunday Takitaki (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game versus the Packers.

Impact Takitaki was a weekend elevation from Minnesota's practice squad for Week 18, but he exited the contest early after hurting his hamstring. Until he's ready to return to the field, Bo Richter could be a candidate to see additional reps at linebacker.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots release LB Sione Takitaki The New England Patriots released six-year veteran linebacker Sione Takitaki on Wednesday after his lone season with the team. Takitaki, 29,...

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Patriots release linebacker Sione Takitaki - The Boston Globe The 29-year-old spent one season with New England.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Let go by New England The Patriots released Takitaki on Wednesday.

Impact Takitaki filled a rotational role for New England in 2024, in which he tallied 21 tackles (seven solo) across 11 regular-season appearances. His release frees up roughly $2.8 million against the cap for the Patriots. The 29-year-old figures to find another chance to contribute in at least a depth role as a free agent.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rotational role in 2024 Takitaki finished the 2024 regular season with 21 tackles (seven solo) across 11 games.

Impact Takitaki spent the first five years of his NFL career with the Browns, who selected him in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. The LSU product opted to take his talents to New England, signing a two-year, $6.5 million in March of 2024. However, Takitaki underwent a knee scope procedure during the offseason, which caused the Patriots to place him on the PUP list at the start of the regular season. Takitaki missed six of the first seven games of the season, and when he did play he served in a rotational role at inside linebacker behind Christian Elliss. Takitaki could have a bigger role with the Patriots' first-team defense in 2025 if Elliss opts to sign elsewhere in free agency.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Able to suit up Sunday Takitaki (hamstring) is active for Sunday's Week 11 contest against the Rams.

Impact Takitaki began the practice week with a DNP due to a hamstring issue, but he was able to follow that with a pair of limited practices and is set to play against the Rams. The linebacker logged a season-high 47 percent of New England's defensive snaps last Sunday against Chicago, but he'll likely see less work in Week 11 with Christian Elliss back in action.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Takitaki (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Takitaki suffered a hamstring injury in New England's Week 10 win over Chicago. He was a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to finish the week with consecutive limited practices, which has given him a chance to play Sunday. If Takitaki and Christian Elliss (abdomen) were unable to suit up Sunday, Curtis Jacobs would likely start at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Takitaki (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact Takitaki injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. If he's unable to return, Joe Giles-Harris should see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play vs. Gang Green Takitaki (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Takitaki has missed six of the Patriots' seven regular-season games due to a knee injury, but he'll return to action for Sunday's AFC East clash. Takitaki will provide rotational depth at inside linebacker behind starters Christian Elliss and Jahlani Tavai.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return Sunday Takitaki (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Takitaki was on the reserve/PUP list during the Patriots' first five games of the regular season while in the final stages of his recovery from offseason arthroscopic knee surgery. He returned for Week 6 against the Texans and logged one tackle across 22 snaps (nine on defense, 13 on special teams), but he aggravated his knee injury in the process and was unable to play against the Jaguars in Week 7. Takitaki was a limited participant in all three practices this week, and his final status for Sunday's AFC East showdown will not likely be known before the inactive lists are announced 90 minutes before the 1:00 pm E.T. kickoff.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Week 7 Takitaki (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Takitaki missed the Patriots' first five games of the season while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery before he was activated from the PUP list ahead of last week's loss to the Texans. He played just 22 snaps against Houston and may have suffered a setback with the knee, as he was a limited participant in practice throughout this week before being listed as questionable heading into Sunday.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley game

New England Patriots leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson was listed as active against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium after missing one game with a foot injury

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Patriots Week 6 inactives: Sione Takitaki IN, Tyquan Thornton OUT Here are the Patriots’ inactives for Week 6

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Activated from PUP Takitaki (knee) was activated from the PUP list to the Patriots' active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Takitaki underwent a knee scope procedure during the offseason and had been on the PUP list since the start of training camp. He practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, which will at least give him a chance to be active Sunday against the Texans.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should practice today Takitaki (knee) is expected to be designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Takitaki has been on the PUP list since training camp opened, but he'll finally be able to practice with the team once he's officially designated to return. Considering the amount of time he's missed, it's unlikely the 29-year-old will be moved to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but further clarity there should be available later in the week.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on PUP list Takitaki (knee) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.

Impact Takitaki started camp on the active/PUP list and will remain unable to compete as the season gets underway. The BYU product will be forced to miss the first four weeks of the season and will be eligible to return in Week 5 if he is healthy enough to do so.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens camp on PUP list The Patriots placed Takitaki (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Reiss, Takitaki is recovering from a knee scope procedure during the offseason. The 2019 third-round pick out of BYU signed a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Patriots in March of 2024 after spending the first five years of his NFL career with the Browns. In 2023, Takitaki posted 66 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, three pass deflections and one interception across 15 regular-season games. He'll be eligible to practice and play in the preseason once activated off the active/PUP list.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Armon Watts, Sione Takitaki among veterans eager to be part of the next success with the Patriots - The Boston Globe “It’s a good organization; [last year’s] record really wasn’t a deal breaker for me, because I know this is a great defense,” said Watts, he...

APRIL 11, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Sione Takitaki 4/11: "We're going to put in the work" Patriots linebacker Sione Takitaki addresses the media on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

APRIL 11, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots' Sione Takitaki: New Role, Contract Details The New England Patriots have fortified their defense by signing former Cleveland Browns’ linebacker Sione Takitaki to a two-year contract.

MARCH 12, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Patriots' Sione Takitaki: New Role, Contract Details The New England Patriots have fortified their defense by signing former Cleveland Browns’ linebacker Sione Takitaki to a two-year contract.

MARCH 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sione Takitaki To Sign With Patriots for 2024 Former Browns 3rd round draft pick Sione Takitaki came to an agreement to join the New England Patrios for the 2024 Season

MARCH 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sione Takitaki To Sign With Patriots for 2024 Former Browns 3rd round draft pick Sione Takitaki came to an agreement to join the New England Patrios for the 2024 Season

MARCH 12, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Sources: Patriots signing LB Sione Takitaki after losing free-agent linebacker The Patriots quickly replaced Mack Wilson with free-agent addition LB Sione Takitaki.

MARCH 12, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Signing with New England Takitaki has agreed to sign with the Patriots on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact The fifth-year pro started seven of the Browns' 15 games in 2023 and finished with 66 tackles. Takitaki spent his first five seasons with Cleveland and started 36 of the 72 contests he played in.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Patriots RB Stevenson active but Jags RB Etienne out for Wembley game