Another week, another starting member of the New England Patriots returning to practice. After getting defensive tackle Christian Barmore back last week, the team welcomed offensive lineman Cole Strange to practice on Wednesday.
Strange, a first-round draft pick in 2022 and 27-game starter at left guard, had started the year on the physically unable to perform list after suffering a torn patellar tendon last December. With him trending in a positive direction throughout his recent recovery, however, it was only a question of “when” rather than “if” Strange would return.
On Wednesday, that question was answered.