New England Patriots Top News of the Week: Injury updated positions new player to start

Strange was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft and has started in every game he's played in New England. 

However, now that he's out for a bit, the Patriots will need a new starting guard. And based on the first day of OTAs, it seems that there is one player that is already getting that opportunity. 

The Patriots signed Nick Leverett in March after he spent four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And on Monday, he was lining up on the right side next to Mike Onwenu. 

Top Offensive Line at OTAs on Monday, May 20

RT: Mike Onwenu
RG: Nick Leverett
C: David Andrews
LG: Sidy Sow 
LT: Chukwuma Okorafor

So this could position him to get that opportunity now that Strange will be out for a while. 

Former Patriots WR DeVante Parker announces retirement 

In 2022, the Patriots traded for wide receiver DeVante Parker, and he started making an impact despite the team's offensive struggles. 

The team signed him to a contract extension prior to the 2023 season, but after a lackluster year, he was released and then picked up by the Eagles. 

But after nine seasons, the receiver has decided to hang up his cleats, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Monday. 

“I want to see my kids, spend quality time with them,” Parker told ESPN. “I want to be there for them whenever I can.”

As for what's next, he's not sure yet. 

“I’m just going to take things slowly,” Parker said.

Parker finishes his NFL career with 369 catches for 5,266 yards and 27 receiving touchdowns.