OG · New England Patriots · #71
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The Patriots enter Thursday Night Football against the Bears with their offensive line banged up. Right guard Mike Onwenu is out with an ankle injury, and his replacement, Greg Van Roten, is also sidelined with a thigh issue, forcing New England to shuffle its line again.
Source:Pats PulpitOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
With starting right guard Mike Onwenu dealing with an injury, the Patriots may lean on backup Ben Brown against the Bills. Brown says he's prepared to step into the lineup if called upon, giving New England depth protection along the offensive line should Onwenu be unable to go.
Source:Pats PulpitOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Patriots' offensive line continues to be hit by injuries ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Bears, having already lost right guard Mike Onwenu and his replacement Greg Van Roten to ankle and thigh injuries.
With right guard Mike Onwenu banged up, Patriots backup Ben Brown says he's prepared to step in if needed against the Bills.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed how the team plans to handle right guard after Mike Onwenu's injury, following what was arguably New England's most significant setback of the season.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel provided an update on the right guard spot after starter Mike Onwenu was placed on injured reserve with an ankle fracture.
ESPN's Adam Schefter provided a discouraging outlook for Patriots right guard Mike Onwenu's 2026 season after New England placed the $57 million starter on injured reserve.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel identified Greg Van Roten, Walter Rouse and Ben Brown as candidates to fill the right guard spot left open by Mike Onwenu's absence.
Mike Onwenu was placed on injured reserve two days after being carted off in New England's win over Pittsburgh, with a reported fractured ankle expected to sideline him at least four games.
The Patriots made several roster moves Tuesday, including placing offensive lineman Mike Onwenu on injured reserve.
The Patriots officially placed starting right guard Mike Onwenu on injured reserve after he broke his right ankle 15 snaps into Sunday's 20-3 win, part of several Tuesday roster moves.
The Patriots placed starting right guard Mike Onwenu on injured reserve after he broke his right ankle in the team's home opener, part of several roster moves ahead of Week 3.