The New England Patriots are set to activate guard Cole Strange from injured reserve, marking his return after a knee injury sidelined him for the 2023 season. Strange, a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, played 10 games last year and has been a key player when healthy.

Despite his return, the Patriots' offensive line struggles persist, and they will need to address these issues in the upcoming offseason. Currently, New England holds a disappointing 3-10 record and faces a challenging schedule ahead.