Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Patriots are activating RB Sony Michel from injured reserve and waiving OL Hjalte Froholdt on Saturday.
In total, Michel missed a month and a half with a quad injury he suffered back in Week 3.
Michel, 25, was taken with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Patriots. He’s currently in the third year of his four-year, $9,626,694 contract that includes a $5,081,232 signing bonus.
The contract includes a fifth-year option for the Patriots to pick up in 2021.
In 2020, Michel has appeared in three games for the Patriots and rushed for 173 yards on 26 carries (6.7 YPC) to go along with two receptions for 23 yards and one touchdown.
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