Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
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.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Could play Sunday
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Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Nearing return
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Mapu (undisclosed) is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: IR bound
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Mapu (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
Mapu will have a chance to return this season since the Patriots used one of their two designated to return IR spots from cutdown 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.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Snatches interception in loss
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Mapu recorded an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.
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.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Getting healthy
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Mapu (pectoral) is getting closer to being fully healthy, Dakota Randall of New England Sports Network reports.
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.
