It isn’t the first time Jahlani Tavai has been on the same roster as one of his five brothers.
But for the linebacker out of California’s Mira Costa High School and the University of Hawaii, it doesn’t get any less special of an experience on an NFL roster.
That experience began as the New England Patriots signed defensive tackle Justus Tavai midway through May following a tryout at rookie minicamp. Advice from the 26-year-old veteran to the 25-year-old undrafted free agent arrived along with transactions.
“The biggest thing was every time he gets a rep, just treat it like it’s your last and just stay healthy,” Jahlani told reporters after Tuesday’s practice outside Gillette Stadium.