The New England Patriots are making a surprise cut to the roster as they are trimming down to 53 men. Former 2022 first-round pick Cole Strange has been released by the Patriots. Strange has started 29 games in three seasons for the Pats.

Strange has been a starting guard for the Patriots since he was drafted by Bill Belichick in 2022. Strange was drafted out of Chattanooga, but was one of the top linemen in the country while in college. This release comes as a shock, as the Patriots are aiming to bounce back from a handful of bad seasons in a row.

Strange tore his pec in 2023 and missed the rest of that season. After another injury ahead of last season, he eventually returned and started two games. Now, he is a free agent looking to sign with another team. It would not be shocking

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