The New England Patriots claimed former New York Giants linebacker Darius Muasau on Monday, giving the 2024 sixth-round pick a new home just after the league’s roster-cut deadline. The move came as the Giants were not awarded any players on waivers and continued building their 17-man practice squad.
Waiver claims can move quickly in the days after 53-man rosters are set, and Muasau was one of the players who came off the board. For the Giants, the result meant no additions through waivers on Monday, while the Patriots used their claim to add a linebacker with draft pedigree and a recent connection to New York.
What the claim means
Muasau entered the league as a 2024 sixth-round pick, so the Patriots are taking a low-cost chance on a young player who was available after roster cuts. For New England, that kind of move can help add depth without waiting for the practice squad market to settle. For Muasau, the claim gives him an immediate opportunity to stick on a 53-man roster and compete for a role.
The Giants, meanwhile, are still in the early stages of shaping the bottom of the roster and their 17-man practice squad. Monday’s waiver period did not bring them any new players, but the roster churn is not finished yet. Once the post-cut market settles, teams often continue adjusting with practice squad signings and follow-up moves.
For now, the key development is simple: Muasau is no longer available, and the Patriots were the team that stepped in first.
