Marte Mapu Injury News & Updates
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Practices in full
Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Mapu sustained a neck injury in the Patriots' 2024 season finale, but it now appears he's fully recovered. The Sacramento State product played a career-high 466 defensive snaps across 10 games in 2024, tallying 46 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, six passes defended, with one interception, and three forced fumbles. He's expected to compete for a depth role in the Patriots' secondary throughout the summer.
Jan 5, 2025
Not returning to Sunday's game
Mapu (neck) will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The safety left the game in the first half after making one solo tackle. Mapu has 45 tackles (23 solo), six pass breakups, including an interception, and three forced fumbles on the year. Dell Pettus might be in line to see more snaps in his absence.
Jan 5, 2025
Questionable to return Sunday
Mapu (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
The safety made one solo tackle before leaving the contest. Mapu has 45 tackles (23 solo), six pass breakups, including an interception, and three forced fumbles on the year. Dell Pettus is his backup.
Dec 30, 2024
Seven tackles against Bolts
Mapu finished Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers with seven tackles (six solo).
ANALYSIS
Mapu got the start at free safety Saturday due to the absence of Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), and the former finished fifth on the Patriots in tackling. Mapu has logged seven combined tackles in back-to-back games, and on the season he's accumulated 44 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, six pass defenses (including one interception) and three forced fumbles across nine regular-season games. Mapu could start in the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Bills next Sunday if Peppers is unable to play.
Dec 23, 2024
Picks off Allen in Week 16
Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabril Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Dec 1, 2024
Healthy scratch Sunday
Mapu (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.
ANALYSIS
The second-year pro is the odd man out of New England's safety rotation with Jabrill Peppers (knee) back for his first game since Week 4. Jaylinn Hawkins, Dell Pettus and Brenden Schooler are the team's reserve safeties behind Peppers and Kyle Dugger. Mapu played on at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in the first four games of Peppers' absence, but his workload dropped after that.
Nov 24, 2024
Active for Week 12
Mapu (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Mapu has played through a neck injury since mid-October, though he was inactive for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. He practiced in a limited capacity all week, which is good enough for him to start at free safety Sunday alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger.
Nov 22, 2024
Could return in Week 12
Mapu (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Mapu was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury, but he's got a chance to return for Sunday's divisional matchup. The second-year pro has appeared in just six games this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended. If he's unable to suit up in Week 12, expect Dell Pettus to see additional work in the Patriots' first-team secondary.
Nov 17, 2024
Won't play Week 11
Mapu (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.
ANALYSIS
A neck injury has limited Mapu in practice all week, and the issue appears too severe for him to play Sunday. Jaylinn Hawkins and Dell Pettus are candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger. Mapu's next chance to suit up will be Week 12 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Nov 3, 2024
Returns Sunday
Mapu (neck) has returned to Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mapu was considered questionable with a neck injury before returning. The Patriots' secondary is already spread thin with Kyle Dugger (ankle) out, so his return figures to be helpful.
Nov 3, 2024
Questionable to return
Mapu is considered questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Titans due to a neck injury.
ANALYSIS
The severity of Mapu's injury is unknown at this time. With Kyle Dugger (ankle) already sidelined, the Pats are now stretched thin at safety. Dell Pettus figures to fill in four Mapu while he is sidelined.
Oct 17, 2024
Practices in full Thursday
Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Mapu popped up on New England's injury report Wednesday due to a neck injury that he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Texans. The issue doesn't appear to be severe, however, as Mape was able to practice without limitations Thursday. The 2023 third-round pick opened the regular season on IR with an unspecified injury, but he was able to return in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Mape has registered 12 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble over his two regular-season outings.
Oct 6, 2024
Could play Sunday
Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Mapu was designated to return earlier this week after missing the mandatory four games on IR. However, the Sacramento State product is still considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Oct 2, 2024
Nearing return
Mapu (undisclosed) is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Mapu has been on IR since Week 1 prep began and has missed the mandatory four games of action. He'll now be able to practice with the team once he's officially designated to return. Considering the amount of time he's missed, it's unlikely the 24-year-old will be moved to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but further clarity there should be available later in the week.
Aug 28, 2024
IR bound
Mapu (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Mapu will have a chance to return this season since the Patriots used one of their two designated to return IR spots from cut-down day. The second-year pro will still need to miss the first four games of the season, but will then be eligible to return Week 5, assuming he is healthy enough to do so.
Aug 21, 2024
Dealing with injury
Head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Mapu is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Reiss also noted that Mapu hasn't practiced since the first day of Patriots' training camp, so it's been almost a full month since he last touched the field. While the Sacramento State product remains sidelined, expect Joshuah Bledsoe to see more reps as New England's second-team free safety.
Dec 19, 2023
Snatches interception in loss
Mapu recorded an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.
ANALYSIS
Mapu stepped in front of a pass from Patrick Mahomes in the second quarter, securing his first career interception. The rookie played 14 defensive snaps, his highest total since Week 8, which helped lead to the interception.
Jun 10, 2023
Standing out at OTAs
Mapu has impressed teammates with performance at OTAs, Karen Guregian of Masslive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Mapu's performance in OTAs suggest that he has fully recovered from the torn pectoral muscle injury he suffered in March. The report notes that his speed and anticipation tracking the football have helped him in drills, highlighted by an interception off of Bailey Zappe during team drills. The 2023 third-round pick out of Sacramento State could be carving out a bigger role for himself in the Patriots' secondary as the 2023 season approaches.
Jun 1, 2023
Getting healthy
Mapu (pectoral) is getting closer to being fully healthy, Dakota Randall of New England Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Mapu is making progress as he works his way back from tearing his pectoral in March. The 23-year-old has been practicing in a non-contact jersey and could be in line for a big role once healthy.
Apr 28, 2023
Safety help for New England
The Patriots selected Mapu (pectoral) in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 76th overall.
ANALYSIS
Mapu (6-foot-3, 217 pounds) suffered a torn pectoral muscle in March and might have his early season availability in question as a result. However, once healthy, he should be the next Patriots secondary rover prospect in a line that most notably and recently includes Kyle Dugger. The Sacramento State product might need to begin his career on special teams, however.
Apr 28, 2023
Safety help for New England
The Patriots selected Mapu (pectoral) in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 76th overall.
ANALYSIS
Mapu (6-foot-3, 217 pounds) suffered a torn pectoral muscle in March and might have his early-season availability in question as a result. However, once healthy, he should be the next Patriots secondary rover prospect in a line that most notably and recently includes Kyle Dugger. The Sacramento State product might need to begin his career on special teams, however.
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