There are a couple of ways that Patriots safety Marte Mapu could look at the latest move from coach Mike Vrabel, which became apparent this week at the team’s minicamp. Mapu is being asked to play a ...

Mike Reiss is an NFL reporter at ESPN and covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has covered the Patriots since 1997 and joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the ...

The Houston Texans made a new addition to their defense on Tuesday by acquiring linebacker Marte Mapu from the New England Patriots in exchange for a reported late-round pick swap in 2027. It's a ...

FOXBORO — The Patriots should be counting on 2023 third-round pick Marte Mapu to play a bigger role on defense this season. With safety Adrian Phillips released and Jalen Mills departing in free ...

FOXBORO — When Mike Vrabel underhand tossed a game ball to Marte Mapu after Sunday’s win over the Dolphins, the Patriots head coach told the converted linebacker that he took advantage of his ...

Hybrid defender Marte Mapu was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. As soon as the pick was turned in, fans could see Mapu was a perfect Bill Belichick chess ...

Marte Mapu remembers the call. The one-time Sacramento State All-American linebacker was stuck in the snarl of rush-hour traffic in Southern California, his car inching along while his heart and mind ...

Marte Mapu was also named Sacramento State’s 2023 Male Student-Athlete of the Year. As an NFL rookie in 2023, Mapu had a tough time earning playing time. Although he played in 29 or more defensive ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Oliver Thomas is a New Hampshire-based writer who covers the Patriots. As the New England Patriots returned to work outside ...