The Dolphins signed Strange from the Browns' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
The move solidifies the Dolphins' depth at guard after James Daniels (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve. Strange caught on with the Browns' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Patriots' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2022 first-rounder will step into a reserve role on Miami's offensive line.
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Cole Strange: Heads to practice squad
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Strange signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Strange gets a clean break from the Patriots, who drafted him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft before waiving him Tuesday. The Chattanooga product made 29 starts over three seasons and will aim to earn a promotion to the Browns' active roster in 2025.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Option not exercised
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The Patriots won't exercise Strange's fifth-year option, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The 2022 first-round pick from Chattanooga has struggled with injuries over the past two seasons, appearing in just 13 regular-season contests. Thus, it's no surprise that Patriots' are declining to exercise his fifth-year option. Although Strange is currently back at full health, the offseason addition of Garrett Bradbury via free agency likely means he'll serve as a depth piece on New England's offensive line.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Cleared to make 2024 debut
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Strange (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Strange was placed on the Patriots' reserve/PUP list at the start of the regular season due to a knee injury he suffered in December of 2023. He's managed to progress enough in his recovery to play Sunday, though it's unclear whether he'll start Sunday or serve in a depth role.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Activated of PUP
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The Patriots activated Strange (knee) off the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
Strange is one-step closer to making his return to the field for the first time since suffering a knee injury Week 15 last season. If the 2022 first-round pick manages to play Sunday versus the Cardinals, he would provide New England some much-needed help along the offensive line.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Limited in return
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Strange (knee) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Strange was designated to return from the reserve/PUP list earlier Wednesday, and this was his first practice session of any kind this season. So, it makes sense the team would take it slow with the 26-year-old. He'll have an opportunity to ramp up his activity level Thursday and Friday, before any determination for his status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins is likely given.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Still not ready to practice
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Coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday that Strange (knee) won't be returning from injured reserve for Week 11, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Strange has sat out the entire season up to this point as he's recovered from a torn patella tendon he suffered near the end of last year, and there's still no concrete timetable for his return. With that said, there is still hope he'll be able to suit up at some point later in 2024.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Expected to play this season
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Strange (knee), who remains on the reserve/PUP list without an exact return timetable, is expected to play this season, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Strange has already missed a requisite four games since opening the regular season on the PUP list, and while New England hasn't offered an actionable timetable for his return, the left guard is expected to contribute at some point this year. The 2022 first-round pick is recovering from a left patella tendon tear suffered Week 15 of the 2023 season.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Lands on PUP list
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The Patriots placed Strange (knee) on the active/PUP list Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.
Strange is not expected to be ready for the start of the season, as he is still dealing with a knee injury suffered during Week 15 of last season. The Patriots will have until cut-down day to activate the 2022 first-round pick off the PUP list, or he will be forced to sit out at least four games.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Won't be ready for Week 1
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Strange (knee) is expected to miss the start of the regular season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Strange's knee injury could keep him sidelined until the middle of the 2024 regular season, per Rapoport. The starting guard missed New England's first day of OTAs while continuing to rehab from the knee issue he sustained in Week 15 versus Kansas City last year, with coach Jerod Mayo calling him "month-to-month." Per Chad Graff of The Athletic, the Patriots started Sidy Sow and Nick Leverett at guard to kick off OTAs.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Still dealing with injury
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Strange (knee) was labeled as "month to month" in his recovery process by New England coach Jerod Mayo on Monday.
The offensive guard suffered the knee injury during a Week 15 loss to the Chiefs in 2023. Strange then missed the Patriots' final three games of the season. The 2022 first-round pick started all 17 regular-season games as a rookie and all 10 that he played in last season.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Placed on injured reserve
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The Patriots placed Strange (knee) on injured reserve Monday.
Strange's season is now over after suffering a knee injury during Sunday's loss to the Chiefs. Atonio Mafi will serve as the team's starting guard with Strange out.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Missing another week
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Strange (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Las Vegas.
The 25-year-old is expected to miss his third consecutive game, as he continues to recover from the knee injury he suffered during New England's Week 3 win over the Jets. Atonio Mafi is expected to fill in for Strange at left guard this coming Sunday.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Inactive Sunday
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Strange (knee) will miss Sunday's game against the Saints.
The starting left guard also sat out of the Patriots' Week 4 game against the Cowboys. Strange injured the knee during New England's Week 3 contest versus the Jets. The 2022 first-round pick has started all 19 NFL games in which he's played.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Questionable to play at Dallas
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Strange (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at the Cowboys.
Strange managed a limited practice Friday - a positive sign - but whether he'll suit up for Week 4 is still officially up in the air. If he can't go, rookie fifth-rounder Atonio Mafi will probably settle into the offensive line in his place.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Listed as questionable
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The Patriots have listed Strange (leg) as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Strange has been dealing with this leg issue for over a month, as he was held out of New England's Week 1 loss against the Eagles. The 2022 first-round pick was a limited participant in practice all week, and if he isn't able to suit up this Sunday, expect Atonio Mafi to make his second consecutive start at left guard.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Won't play Sunday
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Strange (leg) is inactive Sunday against the Eagles, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Strange has been dealing with the injury for much of camp, and it will keep him out of the team's season opener. With fellow starting guard Mike Onwenu also inactive, the Patriots will be down both their starters at guard. In Strange's absence, Atonio Mafi will likely start at left guard.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Logs limited practice
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Strange (leg) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Sunday, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Strange was able to practice, albeit in a limited capacity, for the first time in two weeks. The 25-year-old is set to operate as New England's starting left guard again in 2023, and the team will likely be cautious in its approach to getting him back on the field ahead of Week 1.
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Patriots' Cole Strange: Misses practice
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Strange sat out Wednesday's practice with a left leg injury, Dakota Randall of NESN.com reports.
Strange also was absent for Tuesday's session after hurting his leg Monday. The 2022 first-round pick started all 17 games for the Patriots at left guard during his rookie year and is expected to man that spot again in 2023.
