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Patriots Bolster Linebacker Depth, Claim Caleb Murphy

10/21/2025

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The New England Patriots claimed linebacker Caleb Murphy off waivers from Los Angeles Chargers.
Murphy, 25, previously played under head coach Mike Vrabel with the Titans in 2023.
He appeared in six games this season with 12 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
The addition aims to bolster linebacker depth amid injuries to Keion White and Anfernee Jennings.
The Patriots, currently 5-2, will face the Cleveland Browns next Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

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The New England Patriots claimed linebacker Caleb Murphy off waivers from Los Angeles Chargers.
Murphy, 25, previously played under head coach Mike Vrabel with the Titans in 2023.
He appeared in six games this season with 12 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
The addition aims to bolster linebacker depth amid injuries to Keion White and Anfernee Jennings.
The Patriots, currently 5-2, will face the Cleveland Browns next Sunday at Gillette Stadium.