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The Houston Texans made a new addition to their defense on Tuesday by acquiring linebacker Marte Mapu from the New England Patriots in exchange for a reported late-round pick swap in 2027. It's a ...

FOXBOROUGH — Patriots safety/linebacker hybrid Marte Mapu is looking forward to his second NFL season, one that should have plenty of opportunity for him. “I just want to be back to what I’m used to ...

The New England Patriots hope to see Marte Mapu capitalize on the new lease on life he's received with Jack Gibbens' signing with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Gibbens started eight games for the ...

Mapu is considered questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Titans due to a neck injury. The severity of Mapu's injury is unknown at this time. With Kyle Dugger (ankle) already sidelined, ...

Mapu (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. The second-year pro is the odd man out of New England's safety rotation with Jabrill Peppers (knee) back for his first game ...