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Patriots' Tavai Returns After Tragic Loss, Team Unites

12/11/2025

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Jahlani Tavai (New England Patriots linebacker) faced tragedy after loss of his unborn daughter Ka ua due to a medical emergency involving Kalei Mau.
Kalei Mau was hospitalized for a blood infection and placed in a medically induced coma.
Tavai missed games and practices, then returned on December 1 as game captain.
Teammates dedicated a recent win to him, and the Patriots organization and Massachusetts General Hospital assisted the family.

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Story summary

Jahlani Tavai (New England Patriots linebacker) faced tragedy after loss of his unborn daughter Ka ua due to a medical emergency involving Kalei Mau.
Kalei Mau was hospitalized for a blood infection and placed in a medically induced coma.
Tavai missed games and practices, then returned on December 1 as game captain.
Teammates dedicated a recent win to him, and the Patriots organization and Massachusetts General Hospital assisted the family.