Former FSU football standout cut by second NFL team

The former Seminole is searching for a new home.

Jul 22, 2024; St. Joseph, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Fabien Lovett Sr. (99) walks down the hill from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

The 2025 NFL season is still in its early stages.

With that being said, every team around the league is always searching for ways to improve, whether that's through the trade market or free agency.

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One recent move by the New England Patriots came at the expense of a former Florida State standout.

Patriots Release Former FSU DL Fabien Lovett Sr.

Jul 26, 2024; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Fabien Lovett Sr. (99) walks from the locker room to the fields prior to training camp at Missouri Western State University. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images

On Tuesday, the Patriots signed two new players to their practice squad, which led to the release of second-year defensive lineman Fabien Lovett Sr. This is disappointing news for the former Seminole, as Lovett Sr. just joined New England a few weeks ago after he was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Lovett Sr. finds himself searching for a new opportunity as October kicks off. There's a chance a team will bring him in for a practice squad spot or tryout.

To this point of his professional career, Lovett Sr. has yet to appear in a game. He spent the entirety of 2024 on Kansas City's practice squad after entering the league as an undrafted free agent.

Patriots make changes to the practice squad: https://t.co/94f8CuGv2p pic.twitter.com/6nqgu7zpjt

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 30, 2025

Lovett Sr. was on pace to stick with the Chiefs this preseason. However, the team traded for veteran defensive lineman Derrick Nnadi, pushing Lovett Sr. to the roster bubble. Coincidentally, Nnadi also played at Florida State and has won three Super Bowls in Kansas City.

Fabien Lovett Sr. Was A Key Figure In Tallahassee

Oct 21, 2023; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive lineman Fabien Lovett (0) celebrates a defensive stop against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Lovett Sr. saw the highest of highs and lowest of lows while playing at Florida State. He transferred to the program ahead of Mike Norvell's first season with the Seminoles. FSU went 3-6 in 2020 but compiled a 13-1 record and ACC Championship by the time Lovett Sr.'s time in Tallahassee came to an end in 2023.

Though he was limited by injuries in 2022 and 2023, Lovett Sr. was a key face of Florida State's defense. As good as he was on the field, his presence in the locker room might've been even more important.

From 2020-23, Lovett Sr. appeared in 39 games and made 18 starts in garnet and gold.. He totaled 74 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, six sacks, one forced fumble, and four pass deflections.

Lovett Sr. was an All-ACC honorable mention in 2021 and 2022. During his time at Florida State, he was a team captain twice (2021, 2023) and was awarded the program's Bobby Bowden Leadership Award two times (2021, 2022).

Which Former Florida State Players Are On NFL Teams?

RB Trey Benson - Arizona Cardinals

OLB Josh Sweat - Arizona Cardinals

OL Jeremiah Byers - Arizona Cardinals *practice squad

WR Keon Coleman - Buffalo Bills

K Ryan Fitzgerald - Carolina Panthers

DL Mario Edwards Jr. - Houston Texans

DB Jarrian Jones - Jacksonville Jaguars

DB Kevin Knowles - Kansas City Chiefs *practice squad

DL Derrick Nnadi - Kansas City Chiefs

DB Jammie Robinson - Kansas City Chiefs *practice squad

DE Janarius Robinson - Kansas City Chiefs *injured reserve

DB Derwin James Jr. - Los Angeles Chargers

QB DJ Uiagalelei - Los Angeles Chargers *practice squad

DL Braden Fiske - Los Angeles Rams

OLB Keir Thomas - Los Angeles Rams *injured reserve

OLB Jared Verse - Los Angeles Rams

RB Cam Akers - Minnesota Vikings *practice squad

DL Joshua Farmer - New England Patriots

OLB Brian Burns - New York Giants

K Graham Gano - New York Giants *injured reserve

QB Jameis Winston - New York Giants

OLB Jermaine Johnson - New York Jets

DB Azareye'h Thomas - New York Jets

RB Lawrance Toafili - New York Jets *practice squad

WR Johnny Wilson - Philadelphia Eagles *injured reserve/out for season

DB Jalen Ramsey - Pittsburgh Steelers

LB Tatum Bethune - San Francisco 49ers

DB Renardo Green - San Francisco 49ers

DL Eddie Goldman - Washington Commanders

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