The New England Patriots will have reinforcements on special teams against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The organization elevated linebacker Mark Robinson and cornerback Kobee Minor from the practice squad ahead of Sunday’s matchup at Gillette Stadium. Both previously reverted last week.

Robinson, 26, has played 26 snaps in the kicking game through matchups with the Las Vegas Raiders and Miami Dolphins. Three tackles have arrived in the process. The 5-foot-11, 235-pound core linebacker signed to the practice squad in Foxborough shortly after its formation in August. He will now face the team that drafted him.

The Steelers selected Robinson in the seventh round of the 2022 class. Pick No. 225 overall out of Presbyterian, Southeast Missouri State and Ole Miss has appeared in 40 games since then. His career includes 48 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and four starts on defense.

Minor, 23, made his NFL debut as part of the punt return unit last weekend. Chosen in the seventh round of the 2025 draft at No. 257 overall, “Mr. Irrelevant” had paced all Patriots cornerbacks in defensive downs during the preseason. He signed to the practice squad after clearing waivers at the league’s cutdown deadline.

Following stops at Indiana and Texas Tech, the 5-foot-11, 188-pound Minor finished his 45-game collegiate run at Memphis last fall. His 2024 brought 38 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and six passes defensed.

Three elevations are permitted per regular season before requiring a move to the 53-man roster to take the field. The final standard call-up is in the rearview for Robinson. Another still lies ahead for Minor.

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been downgraded to out for Sunday, while New England’s final injury report also saw tight end Jack Westover and defensive end Keion White listed as questionable.

Kickoff at Gillette Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET.