Chris Hogan Injury: Updates on Patriots WR's Thigh and Return

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan had been nursing a thigh injury ahead of Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons. However, he has been cleared to return.

Continue for updates. 

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Hogan Active vs. Falcons

Sunday, Feb. 5

The Patriots announced Hogan will play against the Falcons on Sunday.

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Hogan Looking to Build on Stellar Stretch

Durability has been one of the defining characteristics of Hogan's career. He appeared in all 16 games each season from 2013 to 2015 for the Buffalo Bills and 15 in 2016 for the Patriots.

Hogan finished with a career-high 680 receiving yards and four touchdowns in his first campaign with New England and torched the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game with nine catches for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

The 6'1" Hogan provides New England with a tall target in the red zone and someone who can take advantage of openings created by his talented teammates.

While Hogan is a valuable piece in this offense, he isn't the primary reason New England reached the Super Bowl. The Pats have enough to win without him, but his presence gives the offense an additional boost.