Patriots Cut These Two Players—You Won’t Believe Who Snatched Them Up Instantly!

The New England Patriots made waves this week with two unexpected roster cuts—and within just 24 hours, both players found new homes. Safety Mark Perry and linebacker Titus Leo, who were waived as part of the team’s post-draft roster shuffle, are officially off the market. The Tennessee Titans wasted no time in scooping up the duo, signaling a fresh chapter for two players hoping to prove their worth in the NFL.

Mark Perry, 23, is a former standout from Colorado and TCU who entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins. After failing to make the Dolphins’ final roster in 2023, he had brief stints with the Houston Texans and then the Patriots, where he spent the entire season on the practice squad. Despite signing a reserve/future contract with New England in January, Perry never saw the field in a regular-season game. His sudden release this week came as the Patriots cleared space to welcome their 2025 draft class, including names like Will Campbell and TreVeyon Henderson. 

Titus Leo, meanwhile, offers a more experienced profile. Drafted in the sixth round by the Indianapolis Colts in 2023, the former Wagner College linebacker showed flashes of potential before being claimed by the Patriots mid-season last November. He appeared in four games for New England, making four solo tackles, breaking up a pass, and earning a respectable 68.2 Pro Football Focus pass rush grade—mainly in a special teams role.

The Titans, who finished near the bottom of the league in both pass rush and coverage rankings in 2024, saw an opportunity. Head coach Brian Callahan and his staff were quick to act, claiming both Perry and Leo off waivers in hopes that the fresh blood could help revitalize their struggling defense. With Mike Vrabel no longer at the helm but his fingerprints still on the team’s culture, it’s clear Tennessee values toughness, versatility, and underdog determination—traits both players bring.

For the Patriots, the move was simply part of the business. With roster spots at a premium and a crop of promising rookies arriving in Foxborough, sacrifices had to be made. But fans are already wondering whether letting go of a high-upside defender like Leo or a developmental talent like Perry could come back to haunt them.

Only time will tell whether these quick pickups will pay off for the Titans. But one thing’s for sure: Perry and Leo aren’t wasting a second. They’ve gone from being cut to being counted on—and their next chapter starts now in Nashville. For two players left on the outside looking in just days ago, this may be the golden opportunity they’ve been waiting for.