Adam Schefter reports that the Patriots are activating G Cole Strange from the PUP list on Tuesday.
He’s been out since suffering a knee injury last year that has taken an extended recovery time.
New England also released WR K.J. Osborn, signed K John Parker Romo to their practice squad, and released LB Keshawn Banks.
Strange, 26, was a five-year starter at Chattanooga. He was a First Team All-American and First Team All-Southern Conference. The Patriots used the No. 29 overall pick on him in the 2022 draft.
He is entering the third year of a four-year, $12,255,978 contract, including a $6,093,438 signing bonus. There is also a fifth-year option for the team to pick up in 2025.
During his college career at Chattanooga, Strange appeared in 49 games and made 44 starts at left guard, left tackle, and center. He started all 17 of his games in his rookie season in New England.
In 2023, Strange appeared and started in 10 games for the Patriots.
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