Yannick Ngakoue was waived by the Ravens on Thursday, which means any team looking for a bit of pass rush could put a claim in on him. The New England Patriots were the team that landed him off waivers. And according to ESPN’s Tom Pelissero, the Raiders didn’t put in a claim.

The New England Patriots claimed pass-rusher Yannick Ngakoue Friday. The linebacker was formerly with the Baltimore Ravens but was waived by the team yesterday. More News: Dolphins' Tyreek Hill in Danger of Missing Week 10 The Ravens hoped to bring him back to their practice squad if he cleared waivers,

New England Patriots defensive end Yannick Ngakoue has been officially downgraded to "out" for the team's Week 10 game against the Chicago Bears, almost immediately after being signed on board. More News: Patriots Claim Pro Bowl DE Ravens Were Trying to Resign The Patriots claimed Ngakoue on Friday after he was waived by the Baltimore Ravens the day before.

The Patriots will be without two defensive starters on Sunday in Chicago. The team ruled out safety Kyle Dugger (ankle) and linebacker Christian Elliss (abdomen) on Friday in their final injury report of the week.

Yannick Ngakoue’s New England Patriots debut will have to wait. As was announced by the team on Saturday, the newly-signed outside linebacker was downgraded to out for its upcoming game against the Chicago Bears.