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NFL·INJURY·September 20, 2026 02:49 PM ET

Greg Van Roten replaces Mike Onwenu at right guard

An ankle injury ends Onwenu's day.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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With starting RG Mike Onwenu remaining down, and the cart coming out for him, veteran Greg Van Roten will enter the game

What happened: Onwenu remained down before leaving the field on a cart. [Brian Hines](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-guard-mike-onwenu-carted-174834561.html) confirmed he was subsequently ruled out.

Why it matters: The injury tests the interior depth after Van Roten earned the top backup role earlier this month.

What to watch: Watch for a team update on Onwenu's availability for the next game.

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