The New England Patriots will have to wait a little longer before they get their first look at offensive lineman Cole Strange on the field this season.
There was hope that the guard/center would be ready to return in Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, but he was one of five inactives for the Patriots ahead of the game.
Rookie receiver Javon Baker is also out with a concussion, and linebacker/safety Marte Mapu remains out as well.
The greatest concern for the Patriots is along the offensive line. They’ve been vulnerable throughout the season in pass protection and run blocking, and that could remain an issue against the Cardinals.
Here are the inactives for both teams:
Patriots inactives. pic.twitter.com/qtTExutm9H
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 15, 2024
Cardinals inactives. pic.twitter.com/qiXchA3bdJ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 15, 2024
The Patriots will be looking to end their three-game losing streak coming off a bye week. However, they’ll have their work cut out for them against a struggling Cardinals team still in the playoff hunt.
