New England Patriots guard Cole Strange is ready to step in as the starting center if Ben Brown isn’t able to play in Saturday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Strange was activated for his first game in almost a year against the Buffalo Bills last Sunday, but he did not see the field. Now, the third-year guard could be thrust into a starting role at center with Brown currently in concussion protocol.
The center position has been riddled with injuries throughout the year. Team captain David Andrews is out with a season-ending shoulder injury, and both backups, Brown and Jake Andrews, are sidelined with injuries as well.
“I feel very prepared. We’ve still got a couple more days… I feel good physically. Knees are feeling healthy,” Strange told media members, via CLNS’ Mike Kadlick.
Strange’s versatility was a selling point for the lineman when he was drafted in the first round in 2022.
His return to the offensive line as a whole is important, as it offers stability to a unit that has not had a ton of it this season.
