The 2022 first-round draft pick tore his patellar tendon back in 2023, and it kept him sidelined for most of the 2024 season. There are still question marks lingering regarding his fit along the offensive front. Will the Patriots keep him at guard, or will he work primarily as a center?

According to a new report, the New England Patriots will not pick up the fifth-year option on offensive lineman Cole Strange.