Matt Sokol Injury News & Updates
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Headed to Pittsburgh
Sokol signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol failed to make the Bills' initial 53-man roster in late August but has now found a new home in Pittsburgh. The 29-year-old tight end last played with the Patriots in 2023, failing to record a stat across 20 total snaps (14 offensive and six on special teams).
Aug 24, 2025
Let go by Buffalo
The Bills waived Sokol on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
It's the second time in two weeks that the Bills let go of Sokol, who played in all three of Buffalo's preseason games and finished with one catch (on two targets) for two yards while adding a solo tackle. Assuming he clears waivers, Sokol will explore his next options and pursue signing with a team in need of depth at tight end, likely on the practice squad.
Aug 14, 2025
Back with Buffalo
The Bills signed Sokol on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Just two days after waiving Sokol, Buffalo saw fit to bring Sokol back on board ahead of its second game of the preseason Sunday at Chicago. His spot on the team isn't set in stone moving forward though, and it would be surprising if any tight end other than Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox or Jackson Hawes remained on the Bills' active roster after cut downs later in August.
Aug 12, 2025
Cut by Buffalo
The Bills cut Sokol on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol signed with Buffalo last month, and he played just nine offensive snaps in last Saturday's preseason opener against the Giants. He secured his lone target for a gain of two yards in the exhibition.
Jul 22, 2025
Signs with Buffalo
The Bills signed Sokol on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The 29-year-old tight end has appeared in eight career regular-season contests but has never been targeted on 53 offensive snaps. He'll try to latch on as a deep reserve blocker.
Nov 6, 2024
Back in Pittsburgh
Sokol signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was with the team during training camp and spent a week on their practice squad in September before being cut. He'll now have another opportunity with the franchise. The Michigan State product has previously appeared in six NFL contests, all with the Patriots between the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
Sep 24, 2024
Let go by Pittsburgh
The Steelers cut Sokol from the practice squad Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol spent training camp with Pittsburgh and resurfaced on the team's practice squad mid-September, but he wasn't elevated Week 3. The veteran tight end will now have to search for a similar depth role elsewhere in the league.
Sep 18, 2024
Back in Pittsburgh
Sokol signed with the Steelers' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol spent training camp in Pittsburgh but he was unable to earn a spot on the active roster. He'll now get another chance with the franchise, which will allow him the opportunity to work his way to the 53-man roster.
Aug 27, 2024
Cut by Pittsburgh
Sokol was waived by the Steelers on Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol caught on with the Steelers in late July after spending 2023 with the Patriots. Sokol failed to register a catch across three preseason games, and assuming he clears waivers, he'll explore his next options.
Jul 30, 2024
Headed to Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Sokol to a contract Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with Pittsburgh cutting wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Sokol was a member of the Patriots' practice squad in 2023, but he appeared in the final three games of the regular season, playing 14 snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams. Sokol will look to crack the Steelers' 53-man roster as a depth tight end behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.
Jul 30, 2024
Headed to Pittsburgh
The Steelers signed Sokol to a contract Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with Pittsburgh cutting wide receiver Marquez Callaway. Sokol was a member of the Patriots' practice squad in 2023 and appeared in the final three games of the regular season, playing 14 snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams. Sokol will look to crack the Steelers' 53-man roster as a depth tight end behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington.
Jan 8, 2024
Back to practice squad
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Sokol played three snaps on offense in the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Jets on Sunday and did not record a stat. Sokol appeared in three games in 2023 and played 14 snaps on offense and six snaps on special teams over that span.
Jan 6, 2024
Elevated to active roster
The Patriots elevated Sokol to the active roster Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The move corresponds with the Patriots placing Hunter Henry (knee) on IR. Sokol could be activated for New England's season finale against the Jets with Pharaoh Brown listed as questionable with a ribs injury. Sokol has played two games this season and has not recorded a snap over 11 offensive snaps.
Jan 1, 2024
Reverts to practice squad
The Patriots reverted Sokol to their practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
The tight end was elevated from the practice squad for each of New England's last two games, but he only ended up playing 11 combined offensive snaps and seeing no targets. It's possible that Sokol will be elevated again if starter Hunter Henry misses a third straight game with a knee injury, but Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown are the next two tight ends on the depth chart.
Dec 30, 2023
Elevated again for Week 17
The Patriots elevated Sokol from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Last week, Sokol was elevated for the first time this season and played 10 offensive snaps against Denver, finishing the contest without any stats. His elevation for Week 17 comes as starting tight end Hunter Henry is questionable with a knee injury and in danger of missing his second straight game. Even if Henry sits out again Sunday, Sokol isn't likely to log the necessary playing time to be a relevant fantasy option.
Dec 26, 2023
Reverts back to practice squad
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was elevated to make his season debut during Sunday's loss to Denver, but he now returns to the practice squad. He played 10 of 58 offensive snaps Sunday with Hunter Henry (knee) out, behind Mike Gesicki's 38 snaps and Pharaoh Brown's 27.
Dec 23, 2023
Elevated from practice squad
The Patriots elevated Sokol from the practice squad ahead of Sunday night's game against the Broncos, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With Hunter Henry (knee) out against Denver, Sokol gives the Patriots some added depth behind Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown. Sokol has zero career catches in five games.
Aug 30, 2023
Added to practice squad
Sokol secured a spot on the Patriots' practice squad Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol bounced back and forth between New England's practice squad and active rosters in 2022, and it looks like he is heading towards a similar situation this year. The team only opted to carry two tight ends on the active roster, which left him on the outside looking in, but there will presumably be opportunities for him to be called up to the active roster as the season progresses.
Aug 29, 2023
Let go by New England
Sokol was cut by the Patriots on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Despite signing a reserve/future contract in January, Sokol was let go by the Patriots on Tuesday. The 27-year-old tight end has played in just five games in his career and has failed to record a reception. With the 2023 season approaching, Sokol will now look to carve out a role on a team's practice squad.
Jan 10, 2023
Signs new deal with Pats
New England signed Sokol to a reserve/future contract Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was claimed off waivers by the Patriots in May before being signed to the team's practice squad. The 26-year-old tight end was then elevated for three games this regular season, including each of the final two weeks. Sokol still did not log a target during the 2022 campaign, and he'll now look to record the first reception of his NFL career heading into the 2023 season.
Jan 9, 2023
Shifts back to practice squad
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was brought up for Sunday's regular-season finale loss to Buffalo with No. 2 tight end Jonnu Smith (concussion) inactive for the second time in as many weeks. However, the practice-squad tight end went without a target for the third game in a row this season, as he played just offensive snaps behind Hunter Henry, the latter of whom played all 68 offensive snaps. Sokol will now enter the offseason still in search of the first reception of his career.
Jan 7, 2023
Brought back up to active roster
The Patriots elevated Sokol from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Bills.
ANALYSIS
Sokol will be elevated for the second game in a row to end the 2022 regular season. The 27-year-old was brought up ahead of the Week 17 game against Miami and played 10 offensive snaps in place of Jonnu Smith (concussion), though he did not see a target against the Dolphins. With Smith remaining out Week 18, Sokol should once again serve as New England's only other available tight end other than starter Hunter Henry.
Jan 2, 2023
Put back on practice squad
The Patriots' reverted Sokol to their practice squad Monday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was brought up to the active roster ahead of Week 17's win over Miami while No. 2 tight end Jonnu Smith sat out with a concussion. Sokol logged 10 snaps against the Dolphins and didn't see any targets. He could be moved up to the active roster again Week 18 if Smith is forced to miss the must-win affair against Buffalo, though the bulk of work at tight end will likely go to Hunter Henry, who tallied 60 snaps and caught five of six targets for 52 yards Week 17.
Dec 31, 2022
Elevated for Week 17
The Patriots elevated Sokol from their practice squad to the active roster ahead of Week 17's contest against Miami, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was previously elevated for the Week 5 win over Detroit, and he played eight offensive snaps in that contest, though he didn't receive any targets or record any stats. Jonnu Smith (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, and Hunter Henry (knee) is questionable, so Sokol could be in line for a healthy dose of snaps.
Oct 10, 2022
Bumped back to practice squad
Sokol reverted to the Patriots' practice squad following Sunday's 29-0 win over the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was elevated from the practice squad for the first time this season with No. 2 tight end Jonnu Smith (ankle) ruled inactive ahead of Sunday's win over Detroit. As a result, the 26-year-old played eight of New England's 60 offensive snaps behind starter Hunter Henry, though he did not attract a target from starting quarterback Bailey Zappe. Sokol will now be eligible for two more such elevations while on the Patriots' practice squad this season.
Oct 8, 2022
Elevated to active roster
The Patriots elevated Sokol on Saturday from their practice squad to their active roster for Sunday's game against the Lions.
ANALYSIS
Sokol failed to make the Patriots' initial 53-man roster, but he joined the practice squad after clearing waivers and is in line to make his season debut in Week 5. He'll likely operate as the primary backup to Hunter Henry with Jonnu Smith (ankle) unlikely to play.
Aug 31, 2022
Joins New England practice squad
Sokol has been added to the Patriots' practice squad.
ANALYSIS
Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith are entrenched as the Patriots' top two tight end options, but Sokol gives the team an in-house promotion option should added depth be needed at the position as the season progresses.
Aug 30, 2022
Waived by New England
The Patriots waived Sokol on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The Patriots completely overhauled their tight end room, leaving only Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith on the initial 53-man roster. The 26-year-old last played in the NFL with the Chargers in 2020, appearing in two games.
May 16, 2022
Joins Patriots
Sokol was claimed off waivers by the Patriots on Wednesday, Chris Mason of Masslive reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January, but he was ultimately waived last Tuesday. The 26-year-old last played in the NFL with the Chargers in 2020, appearing in two games. He'll likely compete with the duo of 2020 third round selections, Devin Asiasi and Dalton Keene for a roster spot.
May 10, 2022
Let go by Lions
Sokol was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol had signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January, after spending 2021 on the Jaguars' and Chargers' practice squads. The former Michigan State product last played in 2020 for the Chargers, seeing action in two games, but never tallied a stat.
Jan 12, 2022
Signs with Lions
The Lions signed Sokol to a reserve/future contract Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was waived by the Chargers in late August and will now attempt to carve out a role with Detroit to begin the offseason. He appeared in two games with the Chargers in 2020 but didn't see any targets.
Aug 30, 2021
Let go by Chargers
Sokol was waived by the Chargers on Monday.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was buried on the Chargers' depth chart at tight end, which makes this decision relatively unsurprising. He spent the latter half of last season on their practice squad after getting dropped by Detroit. He is now set to again look for a new destination.
Jan 1, 2021
Signed to active roster
Sokol was elevated from the Chargers' practice squad Friday.
ANALYSIS
Positions have recently opened up on Los Angeles' active roster, with both Casey Hayward (hamstring) and Malik Jefferson (shoulder) getting moved to injured reserve. The 25-year-old tight end will have an opportunity at a second consecutive appearance to close out the 2020 campaign, this time against the defending-champion Chiefs. During his NFL debut Week 16 against Denver, Sokol fielded all 13 of his snaps on special teams.
Dec 28, 2020
Heads back to practice squad
Sokol reverted to the Chargers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
ANALYSIS
Sokol registered 13 special-teams snaps during Sunday's 19-16 win over Denver, but he negatively impacted the team with a holding penalty on a fourth-quarter punt return. The tight end remains a developmental option for Los Angeles, with a Week 16 appearance marking the first of his career.
Dec 26, 2020
Promoted to active roster
Sokol was elevated to the Chargers' active roster from the practice squad Saturday, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 25-year-old joined the Chargers' practice squad in late October after being let go by the Lions, and he'll be a gameday elevation for Week 16. Sokol has yet to make his NFL debut since going undrafted out of Michigan State in 2019.
Oct 31, 2020
Inks practice squad deal
The Chargers signed Sokol to the practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol was let go from the Lions' practice squad last week, but he'll get a fresh start in Los Angeles. The second-year tight end out of Michigan State has yet to make his NFL debut. With Virgil Green (ankle) on IR, Sokol will add depth at the position in case another tight end gets hurt.
Oct 25, 2020
Shown door in Detroit
The Lions cut Sokol from the practice squad Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Isaac Nauta jumped Sokol in the pecking order and was elevated to the active roster Saturday, and the Lions opted to let Sokol go. Sokol is still seeking his NFL debut, as the Michigan State product didn't play at all during his 2019 rookie season and has yet to make an appearance this year. He'll seek a fresh start elsewhere.
Sep 6, 2020
Placed on waivers
The Lions waived Sokol on Saturday, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Sokol competed for a run-blocking role with Detroit, but he lost to undrafted rookie Hunter Bryant (leg), who likely has more pass-catching upside. If Sokol clears waivers, he's likely a practice-squad candidate with the Lions carrying just three tight ends.
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