Patriots make final Munich roster tweaks: fullback Reggie Gilliam and G Greg Van Roten activated, while RB not elevated for Week 10

The Patriots activated fullback Reggie Gilliam and interior offensive lineman Greg Van Roten from injured reserve for Sunday’s game against the Lions at Allianz Stadium in Munich, completing the club’s Week 10 roster moves.

To create roster space for Gilliam and Van Roten, New England placed running back TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve. The team said Henderson will miss at least four games.

The Patriots did not elevate a running back from the practice squad for Week 10, a decision the team framed as a strong indicator that Rhamondre Stevenson will be available and likely play. Stevenson traveled with the team to Germany and practiced in a limited capacity over the preceding two days.

Gilliam’s return comes after the Patriots previously shut him down for the final five games earlier in the season to help manage a knee injury he has been dealing with since training camp. The team’s analysis emphasized how, if Gilliam can be more effective as a lead blocker, it could help New England’s under-center run game.

Van Roten returns after a six-game absence due to a hamstring injury, and New England’s projection places him at left guard against the Lions. The team also noted New England has cycled through multiple offensive line combinations early in the season because of injuries at both guard spots, with Mike Onwenu expected to miss the season.

On the interior depth chart, the Patriots elevated guard Andrew Rupcich from the practice squad for Week 10, with the status of concussion-listed guard Walter Rouse listed as questionable. With the game-day roster at 54 players, New England will need to declare four additional inactives for Sunday’s matchup.