Chukwuma Okorafor's tenure with the New England Patriots has officially ended, as he has been moved from the exempt/left squad list to the reserve/left squad list, making him ineligible to return this season. The offensive tackle left the team to 'ponder his future' in the NFL after a disappointing start, where he played only 12 snaps in Week 1 before being benched. New England had signed Okorafor in hopes he could transition from right to left tackle, but he struggled and ultimately decided to step away from football. With Vederian Lowe also sidelined due to injury, rookie Caedan Wallace is expected to take over the left tackle position for the upcoming game against the New York Jets. Discussions are ongoing regarding the financial aspects of Okorafor's contract, including the guaranteed money he may retain after his departure. Coach Jerod Mayo expressed concern for Okorafor's well-being, indicating the organization's support during this time of uncertainty for the player.