Cole Strange MIA (12) Tue 9/9/25 7:35 PM
Cole Strange
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The Dolphins signed Strange from the Browns' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Wed 8/27/25 9:09 PM
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Strange signed with the Browns' practice squad Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Wed 4/30/25 5:51 PM
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The Patriots won't exercise Strange's fifth-year option, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Sun 12/22/24 3:16 PM
Cole Strange
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Strange (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Sun 12/15/24 3:56 PM
Cole Strange
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Strange (knee) was listed as inactive ahead of Sunday's game versus Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Strange was activated off the reserve/PUP list Tuesday. However, it he's still not quite ready to play due to a lingering knee injury. His next chance to play will come versus the Bills on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Tue 12/10/24 8:39 PM
Cole Strange
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The Patriots activated Strange (knee) off the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Fri 11/29/24 9:04 PM
Cole Strange
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Strange (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Strange was limited in practice all week, and he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to return Sunday. He'll get additional rest following the Patriots' Week 14 bye, with Week 15 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 15 being his next opportunity to make his 2024 regular-season debut.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Wed 11/20/24 4:32 PM
Cole Strange
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Strange (knee) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Wed 11/20/24 11:30 AM
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Strange (knee) has been designated to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Strange has yet to play this season, as he recuperated from a torn patella tendon suffered toward the end of last year. His return to practice Wednesday will open a 21-day window for him before he needs to be placed on the 53-man roster.
Cole Strange MIA (12) Wed 11/13/24 12:12 PM
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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.
EDGE Analysis
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.