Patriots claim former Buccaneers LB Jack Cichy on waivers

Some support for the linebacker and special teams group arrives today as the Patriots make Jack Cichy their third waiver claim of the season.

Patriots have claimed LB Jack Cichy on waivers from the Buccaneers. Cichy (6-2, 238) fits the profile of a tough, high-effort, high-character core special teamer. He has battled injuries at Wisconsin and since entering NFL as a 6th round pick in 2018. A $750k base salary in '21.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 3, 2020

Cichy has battled various injuries since he was drafted by Tampa Bay in 2018, now, he joins the Patriots main roster following his release yesterday.

He’ll need to clear COVID protocols before being eligible to join the rest of the team, a new late-season addition to analyze as the team heads down the final stretch.

If you were wondering, Miguel from @patscap has covered the rundown of Cichy’s contract cap hit.

Jack Cichy’s cap numbers are:
2020 – $220,588
2021 – $920,000.

None of his salary is guaranteed.

— Patscap (@patscap) December 3, 2020

Here’s some college highlights from his time for the Wisconsin Badgers, he’s a big dude.