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Pats Pulpit fantasy football takes on Cameron Latu
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NegativeRoleOct 26, 2026
Cameron Latu played 4 of 54 offensive snaps (7%) and 21 of 28 special teams snaps (75%). He was involved in a core-four special teams role for the Patriots.NegativeRoleOct 22, 2026
Cameron Latu is listed as a tight end for the Patriots in Week 7 against the Bears, wearing number 36.PositiveRoleOct 21, 2026
Tight end claimed off waivers by Patriots after not making cut in Philadelphia; with multiple tight ends banged up coming out of camp, Latu earned playing time in game-sealing drive; contributed kick-out block on 12-yard run and made presence felt earlier in game with thundering hit on kickoff return special teams play.PositiveUsageOct 20, 2026
Latu played 18 of 68 snaps (26%) on offense and was heavily involved on special teams, leading all players with 21 snaps (81%) on the hands team, indicating a significant role in the Patriots' special teams unit.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
Latu had a mixed performance similar to Raridon, with both ups and downs in his contributions to the Patriots' tight end rotation.NegativeUsageOct 14, 2026
Tight end Cameron Latu played 4 of 75 offensive snaps (5%) and led special teams participation with 24 of 29 snaps (83%), serving as a core special teamer.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Cameron Latu played 2 of 76 offensive snaps (3%) and 22 of 26 special teams snaps (85%), serving as one of five core special teams players for the Patriots in Week 4.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Cameron Latu was called for holding on a 31-yard runback in Week 3 special teams play, backing the Patriots up and negating positive yardage; a penalty that hurt the return game.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Cameron Latu's role on the Patriots could come into question once injured players return. He was ineffective as a run blocker—his presence may actually alert teams to play calls—and accumulated one penalty each on offense and special teams, plus could have had a third on a missed face mask call. He was replaced by rookie Tanner Arkin down the stretch.NegativeRoleSep 29, 2026
Tight end Cameron Latu was out-snapped by Tanner Arkin as the second tight end, playing only 9 of 63 offensive snaps (14%) in the Patriots' Week 3 loss; the source describes him as struggling.NegativeUsageSep 29, 2026
Cameron Latu was flagged for a block above the waist on special teams in the Patriots' 35-6 loss to Jacksonville, a penalty that undid a 31-yard kickoff return and exemplified the team's discipline issues across all three phases.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Cameron Latu is listed as depth tight end behind starter Hunter Henry for Week 3 against Jacksonville, with Eli Raridon sidelined by thigh injury.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
6% of Patriots fans surveyed expressed interest in Cameron Latu. The tight end will serve as the No. 2 option behind Hunter Henry with Eli Raridon (thigh) inactive, positioning him as the backup tight end in the Patriots offense.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Latu played 14 snaps in relief last Sunday and will assume the role behind Hunter Henry if Eli Raridon is ultimately inactive due to his thigh injury.NegativeRoleSep 25, 2026
Cameron Latu remains on the 53-man roster as a backup tight end option if Eli Raridon cannot play in Week 3.PositiveRoleSep 22, 2026
Latu, a late addition to the roster, received increased opportunities in Week 2 following Eli Raridon's tight injury. Latu played his first 14 offensive snaps against the Steelers, primarily serving as an in-line run blocker. He also led all special teams players with 21 snaps (84%), registering tackles on the core-four special teams units.NegativeRoleSep 22, 2026
Latu, the third tight end, had some ups and downs in the blocking department; his performance may have prompted the Patriots to bring four free agents in for workouts at the position.PositiveRoleSep 21, 2026
Latu was one of three newly acquired players thrust into key roles due to injuries; he received credit for his performance in the expanded opportunity.NegativeDepth ChartSep 20, 2026
Recently claimed off waivers during roster cutdown; became available tight end alongside Hunter Henry after Eli Raridon's thigh injury in second quarter.PositiveDepth ChartSep 20, 2026
Tight end Cameron Latu earns a spot on the active game day roster for Week 2 vs. Steelers, displacing rookie Tanner Arkin from the roster.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Cameron Latu is active as one of four tight ends on the Patriots' Week 1 game day roster and is specifically highlighted as a player who could help shore up protection in front of Drake Maye against one of the most disruptive defensive lines in football.NegativeInjurySep 3, 2026
Recently claimed tight end Cameron Latu was again a non-participant in practice, impacting tight end availability for the Patriots ahead of Week 1.PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026
Patriots acquired tight end Cameron Latu off waivers from the Eagles despite ranking 31st in waiver priority; third-round 2023 draft pick by 49ers with 15 games of NFL experience; Vrabel emphasized Latu's special teams excellence and potential to earn a tight end role; Vrabel worked with Latu during his time in Cleveland and observed him during joint practices and preseason with Philadelphia, noting he 'did some really good things to help Philadelphia.'NegativeRoleSep 1, 2026
Tight end claimed off waivers on Monday and newly arrived to Patriots; non-participant in first regular season practice week; in locker room ahead of practice. Coach Mike Vrabel noted Latu has excelled at special teams and is looking to earn a role at tight end with the team.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
2023 third-round draft choice claimed off waivers by the Patriots. Similar player type to Tanner Arkin, capable of serving as an in-line blocker and part-time fullback, creating a logjam behind starters Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon. Latu has played 271 kicking game snaps in his career and was used on all four core special teams units (kickoff return, kickoff coverage, punt return, punt coverage) during his 2025 campaign in Philadelphia.NegativeDepth ChartSep 1, 2026
Claimed off waivers by the Patriots; analyzed as a roster addition to address tight end depth.PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026
Tight end claimed off waivers by New England following the 53-man roster cutdown deadline, adding depth to the Patriots' tight end room.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
Tight end claimed by Patriots off waivers from Philadelphia Eagles on Monday at 1 p.m. ET. Latu, 26, 6-foot-5, 244-pound, was drafted in the third round (pick 101) of the 2023 draft out of Alabama. He began his career with the 49ers and Browns before signing a futures contract with the Eagles in 2025. Last season he appeared in 15 games including two starts, logging 102 snaps on offense and 257 snaps on special teams, with one blocked punt and 11 tackles. Previously visited Foxborough for joint practices and preseason work earlier in the month.