FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots activated running back Rex Burkhead to the 53-man roster, the team announced Monday.
Burkhead was placed on injured reserve after suffering a neck injury against the Detroit Lions in Week 3. He returned to practice Nov. 8 and is eligible to play Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings. To make room for Burkhead, the Patriots cut offensive lineman Matt Tobin.
“We’re very fortunate about the backs we have,’’ center David Andrews said at Gillette Stadium Monday. “Getting Rex back is just another thing we can add. He’s such a great player. He’s got great vision, he runs hard.