FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Linebacker Jahlani Tavai, who has developed into a productive starter on the New England Patriots' defense after not panning out with the Detroit Lions, has agreed to a two-year, $4.4 million contract extension with the team, a source tells ESPN's Field Yates.
Tavai has played in 10 games this season, with six starts, and has totaled 37 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
His versatility to play both inside and outside linebacker roles has helped him carve out a productive role, as he's played 52.4% of the defensive snaps this year.