Mapu is considered questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Titans due to a neck injury.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of Mapu's injury is unknown at this time. With Kyle Dugger (ankle) already sidelined, the Pats are now stretched thin at safety. Dell Pettus figures to fill in for Mapu while he is sidelined.

Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mapu (undisclosed) is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mapu (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Mapu is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reiss also noted that Mapu hasn't practiced since the first day of Patriots' training camp, so it's been almost a full month since he last touched the field. While the Sacramento State product remains sidelined, expect Joshuah Bledsoe to see more reps as New England's second-team free safety.

Mapu recorded an interception and a pass deflection in Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Chiefs.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Mapu has impressed teammates with his performance at OTAs, Karen Guregian of Masslive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mapu's performance in OTAs suggest that he has fully recovered from the torn pectoral muscle injury he suffered in March. The report notes that his speed and anticipation tracking the football have helped him in drills, highlighted by an interception off Bailey Zappe during team drills. The 2023 third-round pick out of Sacramento State could be carving out a bigger role for himself in the Patriots' secondary as the 2023 season approaches.

Mapu (pectoral) is getting closer to being fully healthy, Dakota Randall of New England Sports Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

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.