It took nearly two full years, but New England Patriots offensive lineman Andrew Stueber might finally getting the opportunity to suit up in the NFL.
He likely isn’t counting his chickens, though.
The Patriots elevated Stueber and tight end Matt Sokol to the active roster from the practice squad Saturday. It’s the second elevation of the season for Sokol, but the first for Stueber, who has spent each of the last two years working his way toward the game day roster.
It’s been a long road for the 24-year-old, who was a seventh-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, but failed to participate in organized team activities, minicamp or training camp during his rookie season.