Report: Pats activating Sony Michel from IR

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) runs with the ball against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Patriots activating RB Sony Michel from injured reserve

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 11/21/20

The New England Patriots might finally have their starting running back for this weekend's matchup against the Houston Texans.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, New England is activating Sony Michel from injured reserve.

The #Patriots are activating RB Sony Michel off Injured Reserve and are waiving OL Hjalte Froholdt to make room on the roster, source said. A sign Michel will play tomorrow.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2020

Michel hasn't played since Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. He has been dealing with a quad injury.

The 25-year-old has 26 carries on the season for 173 yards and one touchdown. It's unclear if he'll take over starting running back duties in his first game back from injury. Damien Harris has been very good for the Patriots lately, and it might be best for New England to let him keep grinding.

Michel is in his third season with the Patriots and coming off a 1,000-yard year last season. He totaled 1,006 yards from scrimmage in 2019 with seven touchdowns.

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