Sione Takitaki

Patriots are agreed to terms with LB Sione Takitaki, formerly of the Browns.

The details of the contract have yet to be reported as the former third-round pick prepares for his first team away from his rookie contract in Cleveland. Takitaki has performed well in a “jack of all trades” role during the first five seasons of his professional career, with elite football smarts and positioning allowing him to overcome sub-elite athleticism. The Patriots typically rely heavily on their linebackers in multiple phases of the game plan, meaning there is the potential for Takitaki to carve out a significant role despite the apparent logjam at the position.