Chukwuma Okorafor, the veteran offensive tackle, will not return to the New England Patriots for the 2024 season after being moved to the reserve/left squad list. Okorafor, who left the team to evaluate his future in the NFL, could not return within the allotted five days.

The Patriots signed Okorafor in March to bolster their tackle situation, but after a brief stint, the team is now expected to start rookie Caedan Wallace in the upcoming game against the New York Jets.