Patriots Trade Linebacker Marte Mapu to Texans

Filmogaz.com reports the New England Patriots planned to release linebacker Marte Mapu earlier Tuesday. The team instead completed a deal that sends him to Houston.

Trade details

Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reported the agreement. The swap involved late-round draft picks between the two clubs.

Player background

Mapu was a third-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft. He appeared in 44 games with 10 starts across his three seasons in New England.

Role and 2025 usage

Last season his role centered on special teams. He played 58 percent of the team’s special-teams snaps and just 12 percent of defensive snaps in 2025.

Contract status

Mapu is scheduled to earn a $1.509 million base salary next season. That amount represents the final year of his rookie contract.

This move sees Marte Mapu, a Patriots linebacker, join the Texans via trade. The transaction gives Houston additional depth and challenges New England’s roster plans.