Two players recently released by the New England Patriots have successfully found new homes through waivers. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked up guard Lecitus Smith, who had a limited role during his time with the Patriots last season, mainly contributing on special teams. His potential with the Steelers remains to be seen, especially given the team's offensive line struggles. Meanwhile, linebacker Curtis Jacobs has joined the Tennessee Titans, who have seen a surge of new linebacker acquisitions, making Jacobs' path to significant playing time uncertain. This move reflects the Patriots’ strategic changes in their linebacker corps, as they have brought in several new faces, hinting at a new defensive direction.