The Patriots placed Okorafor (undisclosed) on the exempt/left squad list Saturday.
Patriots' director of scouting Eliot Wolf told reporters Thursday that Okorafor is currently the team's starting left tackle, Danny Jaillet of USA Today reports.
The Patriots have agreed to terms with Okorafor, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Okorafor has entered concussion protocols Sunday, according to head coach Mike Tomlin, Alex Kozora reports.
Okorafor re-signed with the Steelers for three years Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Okorafor (concussion) was listed as a full participant at the Steelers' practice Wednesday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Okorafor (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Coach Mike Tomlin confirmed that Okorafor (head) suffered a concussion Sunday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Okorafor (head) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.