Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Mon 1/8/24 9:31 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Sokol played three snaps on offense in the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Jets on Sunday and did not record a stat. Sokol appeared in three games in 2023 and played 14 snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams over that span.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Sat 1/6/24 6:56 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Sokol to the active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The move corresponds with the Patriots placing Hunter Henry (knee) on IR. Sokol could be activated for New England's season finale against the Jets, with Pharaoh Brown listed as questionable with a ribs injury. Sokol has played two games this season and has not recorded a target over 11 offensive snaps.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Mon 1/1/24 5:24 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
The Patriots reverted Sokol to their practice squad Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The tight end was elevated from the practice squad for each of New England's last two games, but he only ended up playing 11 combined offensive snaps and seeing no targets. It's possible that Sokol will be elevated again if starter Hunter Henry misses a third straight game with a knee injury, but Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown are the next two tight ends on the depth chart.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Sat 12/30/23 5:09 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Sokol from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Last week, Sokol was elevated for the first time this season and played 10 offensive snaps against Denver, finishing the contest without any stats. His elevation for Week 17 comes as starting tight end Hunter Henry is questionable with a knee injury and in danger of missing his second straight game. Even if Henry sits out again Sunday, Sokol isn't likely to log the necessary playing time to be a relevant fantasy option.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Tue 12/26/23 11:57 AM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Sokol was elevated to make his season debut during Sunday's loss to Denver, but he now returns to the practice squad. He played 10 of 58 offensive snaps Sunday with Hunter Henry (knee) out, behind Mike Gesicki's 38 snaps and Pharaoh Brown's 27.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Sat 12/23/23 9:37 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
The Patriots elevated Sokol from the practice squad ahead of Sunday night's game against the Broncos, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Hunter Henry (knee) out against Denver, Sokol gives the Patriots some added depth behind Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown. Sokol has zero career catches in five games.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Wed 8/30/23 10:34 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
Sokol secured a spot on the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Sokol bounced back and forth between New England's practice squad and active rosters in 2022, and it looks like he is heading towards a similar situation this year. The team only opted to carry two tight ends on the active roster, which left him on the outside looking in, but there will presumably be opportunities for him to be called up to the active roster as the season progresses.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Tue 8/29/23 10:35 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
Sokol was cut by the Patriots on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite signing a reserve/future contract in January, Sokol was let go by the Patriots on Tuesday. The 27-year-old tight end has played in just five games in his career and has failed to record a reception. With the 2023 season approaching, Sokol will now look to carve out a role on a team's practice squad.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Tue 1/10/23 11:39 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
New England signed Sokol to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Sokol was claimed off waivers by the Patriots in May before being signed to the team's practice squad. The 26-year-old tight end was then elevated for three games this regular season, including each of the final two weeks. Sokol still did not log a target during the 2022 campaign, and he'll now look to record the first reception of his NFL career heading into the 2023 season.
Matt Sokol TE NE (14) Mon 1/9/23 11:33 PM
Matt Sokol
TE NE (14)
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
EDGE Analysis
Sokol was brought up for Sunday's regular-season finale loss to Buffalo with No. 2 tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) inactive for the second time in as many weeks. However, the practice-squad tight end went without a target for the third game in a row this season, as he played just offensive snaps behind Hunter Henry, the latter of whom played all 68 offensive snaps. Sokol will now enter the offseason still in search of the first reception of his career.