Patriots Send Linebacker Marte Mapu to Texans in Trade
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots announced they have traded linebacker Marte Mapu to the Houston Texans. Terms of the deal were not released. The move signals a roster change ahead of the coming season.
Player background
Mapu is 26 years old and has spent three seasons with New England. He entered the NFL as a third-round pick in the 2023 draft out of Sacramento State.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound linebacker has shown versatility on defense and special teams. The Patriots sent linebacker Marte Mapu to Houston in a trade that now places him on the Texans’ roster.
Career statistics with New England
- Games played: 44, with 10 starts.
- Total tackles: 69.
- Interceptions: 3.
- Sacks: 0.5.
- Forced fumbles: 5.
- Special teams tackles: 20.
Last season and postseason
Mapu appeared in all 17 regular-season games last year. He recorded 13 tackles, one interception, and one forced fumble.
He also totaled 12 special teams tackles. Mapu played in all four postseason contests and assisted on one special teams tackle.
What comes next
The Texans now add a young linebacker with special teams value. The Patriots did not disclose what they received in return.
Filmogaz.com will monitor roster moves and report updates as teams release more details.
