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NFL·INJURY·September 20, 2026 02:31 PM ET

Patriots rule Mike Onwenu out against Steelers with ankle injury

Greg Van Roten takes over at right guard.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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What happened: Onwenu left the field on a cart after getting hurt on a sack of Drake Maye. T.J. Watt rolled into his right leg from behind.

Why it matters: New England also has Ben Brown available as an interior reserve.

By the numbers: The Patriots lead the Steelers 10-3 with the game in progress.

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