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Patriots lead 10-0 but lose guard Mike Onwenu with ankle injury
A frame-by-frame review suggests a right-leg fracture that could end his season, while Greg Van Roten replaced him at right guard.
- On Sunday, Patriots right guard Mike Onwenu was carted off the field during the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers with a significant right ankle injury suffered with less than one minute remaining in the opening quarter.
- Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt lunged at quarterback Drake Maye while pursuing a sack, missed the quarterback, and landed awkwardly on Onwenu's right leg from behind.
- Marking his 100th career regular-season game, the seven-year veteran Onwenu had been remarkably durable; veteran Greg Van Roten replaced him at right guard.
- Team officials ruled Onwenu out for the remainder of the game, joining linebacker Dre'Mont Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury attempting to recover an Aaron Rodgers fumble.
- The 28-year-old is in the final year of his contract and now faces uncertainty regarding availability for the remainder of the 2026 season following the significant injury.
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Patriots Starting OL Carted Off After Gruesome Ankle Injury Against Steelers
Mike Onwenu’s 100th career regular-season appearance and 92nd NFL start took a troubling turn late in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers, when the New England Patriots’ starting right guard went down and could not continue. They were forced to reshuffle around Drake Maye, turning a promising start into a worrying moment. “@Patriots Injury […]
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