New England Patriots Activate Rex Burkhead From Injured Reserve

Rex Burkhead Returns to Active Roster

Burkhead landed on the injured reserve after Week Three against the Detroit Lions. The second-year Patriots running back suffered a neck injury and battle through injuries for the early part of the season. However, he was always expected to return and should make his season debut this upcoming Sunday.

Burkhead’s return doesn’t come as a surprise, as he returned to practice back on Novemeber 8^th. However, NFL rules mandated Burkhead not return to the field until Week 13, so New England waited to activate him to the roster.

Burkhead first entered the league as an undrafted free agent of the Cincinnati Bengals. Primarily a special teamer, Burkhead spent four years in Cincinnati, recording 375 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 87 carries. He also showed promise in the passing game, recording 34 receptions for 288 yards and one touchdown.

Burkhead first joined the Patriots on a one-year contract in 2017. During his first year with New England, Burkhead recorded 264 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 64 carries. Additionally, Burkhead recorded an additional 254 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 30 receptions.

Matt Tobin initially entered the league as undrafted free agent for the Philadelphia Eagles back in 2013. Tobin spent the better part of his first four years as a backup in Philadelphia before joining the Seattle Seahawks for the 2017 season. After one year in Seattle, Tobin signed a one-year with the Patriots prior to training camp. Tobin initially didn’t make the team but joined after a series of injuries to the Patriots offense.

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