Former Detroit Lions linebacker Jahlani Tavai was jettisoned off the roster after a subpar performance in training camp.
A former second-round pick, Tavai quickly landed with the New England Patriots on their practice squad, the one place many pundits felt was the only organization who would take a chance on a linebacker who had yet to prove he belonged in the league.
After spending a couple of weeks on the practice squad, it was announced on Saturday that the third-year linebacker would be elevated to the 53-man roster, ahead of the Patriots Week 3 home contest against the New Orleans Saints.