Patriots waive defensive tackle Travis Shaw ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:53 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The New England Patriots waived defensive tackle Travis Shaw on July 17, 2026, just ahead of training camp. At 6-foot-5 and 335 pounds, Shaw was the largest defender on the roster. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent after a tryout in May, but was unlikely to secure a spot due to his lack of collegiate production. His release leaves the Patriots with eight interior defensive linemen, maintaining a salary cap status unchanged at $34.2 million. The Patriots now have an open roster spot to fill.
- •Travis Shaw was waived ahead of Patriots training camp.
- •Shaw was the largest defender at 6-foot-5, 335 pounds.
- •The Patriots now have eight players at defensive tackle.
- •Shaw's release does not impact the salary cap.
- •An open roster spot may be used for a tight end.
- 8:53 PMYahoo Sports — What waiving Travis Shaw means for the Patriots
"The undrafted rookie was released by the Patriots ahead of training camp.
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