Defensive tackle Travis Shaw is officially out in New England. The Patriots waived him today, July 17, 2026, making the move right before training camp is set to begin next week.
The Road Less Traveled
Shaw’s path was tough from the start. He went undrafted out of Texas back in April, having previously spent three seasons playing for North Carolina before transferring to the SEC school. At Texas, he only managed 13 tackles and a single tackle for loss across 13 games.
D-Line Depth Check
The real head-scratcher? The Patriots didn’t make any corresponding move to fill his spot. Their defensive line group now lists Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, Cory Durden, Joshua Farmer, Eric Gregory, Leonard Taylor, Jeremiah Pharms, and David Blay.
Training camp kicks off next week. New England is now down a body on their defensive line, raising questions about depth as they head into a crucial preparation period.
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