The New England Patriots announced the release of veteran linebacker Sione Takitaki on Wednesday.

The Patriots released Sione Takitaki on Wednesday, a move that seems to reflect first-year coach Mike Vrabel's influence in shaping the roster.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has the final say on roster moves, based on the team releasing linebacker Sione Takitaki

The former Browns draftee signed a two-year, $6.65MM deal with the Pats in 2024. Now, his release will expand the Patriots’ cap-space lead on the NFL. Cutting Takitaki will save the Patriots $2.68MM. Not that this team needed cap space, but it is now close to $130MM in available funds.

The New Orleans Saints were listed among the top potential landing spots for recently-released New England Patriots linebacker Sione Takitaki:

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.