The New England Patriots are reportedly activating offensive guard Cole Strange from the reserve/PUP list, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
This is the corresponding move to the team releasing veteran wide receiver K.J. Osborn on Tuesday.
Strange hasn’t played a snap since going down with a season-ending knee injury last season. He suffered a torn patellar tendon that he spent nearly all of 2024 rehabbing.
The former 2022 first-round draft pick is an intriguing addition to an offensive line that has struggled this season. Perhaps the biggest question is whether he’ll resume his role at guard or if the Patriots will work him in at center.
David Andrews is currently sidelined with a season-ending injury, and even if he does return in 2025, the Patriots are at a point where they need to begin planning for a future without the aging legendary offensive lineman.
Strange isn’t going to save the offensive line alone, but he could be a solid piece to one of the most puzzling positions on the Patriots’ roster.
