Patriots could consider switching first-round pick’s positions to fill injury void

Patriots could consider switching first-round pick’s positions to fill injury void

FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel wouldn’t confirm Monday morning that starting right guard Mike Onwenu is out for the season, only offering, “I don’t think he’ll be available in the short term.” Onwenu appeared to fracture his ankle in Sunday’s 20-3 win over the Steelers. X-rays confirmed the break, according to ESPN. Vrabel, however, would not confirm Monday that Onwenu has suffered a fracture but did say it was an ankle injury. “Think…

Patriots Eye $18.9 Million Rookie to Help Replace Injured Mike Onwenu

The New England Patriots prepared Caleb Lomu to handle more than one job during the summer. A devastating injury has made that planning relevant much earlier than anticipated. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Lomu is among the players New England may consider moving to guard following Mike Onwenu’s ankle injury, per Sports Illustrated‘s Ethan Hurwitz. […]

Mike Vrabel discussed Drake Maye, Mike Onwenu, and Patriots' red zone play-calling

Mike Vrabel discussed Drake Maye, Mike Onwenu, and the New England Patriots' red zone play-calling in the Week 2 win.

Pats G Michael Onwenu May Have Season-Ending Leg Injury

The Patriots won a 20-3 blowout over the Steelers on Sunday, but they may have lost starting right guard Michael Onwenu for the long haul. Onwenu is feared to have suffered a season-ending leg injury, insider Jordan Schultz reports. Onwenu was carted off in the first quarter after going down with an apparent right ankle injury, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. The Patriots then plugged in veteran Greg Van Roten, whom they added on a one-year, $3MM deal i…