The New England Patriots’ offensive line did not feel like it was in a great spot even with the potential return of Cole Strange. But given the latest report on Strange’s injury timeline, it’s fair to think New England is in a worse place than it was prior.
Strange, who suffered a significant knee injury and was placed on season-ending injured reserve in mid-December, could miss the start of the 2024 campaign, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport. Rapoport’s report surfaced one day after Patriots’ first-year head coach Jerod Mayo deemed Strange “month-to-month.”
It means New England will need to find a new starter at left guard, while also trying to fill its pivotal void at left tackle.