Patriots Activate LB Jahlani Tavai Ahead of Primetime Showdown with Bills

Patriots activate Jahlani Tavai, downgrade K’Lavon Chaisson

The New England Patriots activated linebacker Jahlani Tavai off injured reserve on Saturday, and he is expected to make his season debut on Sunday night against the Buffalo Bills.

Patriots activate LB Jahlani Tavai ahead of primetime showdown with Bills

The Patriots have officially activated linebacker Jahlani Tavai from injured reserve.

Patriots activate longtime defensive starter off injured reserve

The Patriots are getting a defensive boost for their Week 5 matchup with the Bills. Linebacker Jahlani Tavai has been activated off injured reserve. Tavai was placed on injured reserve prior to the season with a calf injury. He was a full participant in practice all week. The Patriots previously had an open spot on their 53-man roster, so no corresponding roster moves were necessary.

Patriots Activate Jahlani Tavai From IR

The Patriots announced that they have activated linebacker Jahlani Tavai from injured reserve. Tavai will make his season debut against the division-rival Bills on Sunday. Tavai, who missed the first four games after suffering a calf injury over the summer, earned a prominent role in New England over the past couple of years. A former Lions second-round pick, Tavai found himself on waivers after two seasons. The Patriots scooped him up prior to …