New England Patriots guard Cole Strange is reportedly in the “homestretch” of his rehabilitation process, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Strange is still on the mend from a torn patellar tendon in his left knee late last year. The 2022 first-round pick started in all 17 games as a rookie, and he started in 10 games last season as well, before going down with the injury.
Strange’s return could help a Patriots offensive line that has undergone multiple different combinations throughout the season. Reiss shared an update on the injury in his weekly notes column:
Offensive lineman Cole Strange, the Patriots’ 2022 first-round pick, is in the “homestretch” of his rehabilitation from a torn patellar tendon and there have been no setbacks, according to a team source.
Depending on when Strange returns, this could give him a chance to work his way back into the lineup and establish his presence on offense for not only the rest of this season, but for the future as well.
