The New England Patriots made adjustments to their 53-man roster, Monday.

New England has activated running back Rex Burkhead nine weeks after being placed on the injured reserve list. He is expected to retake the field Sunday versus the Minnesota Vikings, according to Field Yates of ESPN.

The 28-year-old hurt his neck in their Sunday night loss against the Detroit Lions on Sept. 23. He was placed on the IR three days later.

In three weeks of action on the field this season, Burkhead rushed for 86 yards on 24 carries. He also had three receptions for 31 yards.

“We’re very fortunate with the backs we have, (and) getting Rex back is another thing we can add,” center David Andrews said Monday per Zack Cox of NESN. “He’s a great player, has great vision, runs hard. … The more guys we can get in there fresh and keep rolling through, the better.”

Burkhead previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals in his first four seasons from 2013-2016, seeing limited action.

He signed with the Patriots in offseason of 2017 and took a significant role on the Patriots backfield, rushing 64 times for 264 yards in his debut year with the team.

With his activation, he rejoins Sony Michel and James White in taking carries for the Patriots team who is currently 15th in the league in rush yards per ESPN.

Offensive lineman Matt Tobin was released by the Patriots to make room for the returning Burkhead.