The Patriots could have a new right tackle when they host the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
New England on Saturday activated offensive lineman Riley Reiff off injured reserve, clearing him to make his season debut. Reiff filled the 53-man roster spot previously occupied by injured rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who was placed on IR in a corresponding move.
It’s unclear how the Patriots plan to utilize Reiff against the Saints, but he opened training camp as the favorite to start right tackle before struggling in practice, bumping inside to guard and then ultimately injuring his knee in the final week of the preseason.