What happened: Initial X-rays confirmed the diagnosis for the New England offensive lineman, according to Mike Reiss. The injury occurred as the team secured a 20-3 final score against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
NFL·INJURY·September 20, 2026 06:54 PM ET
Patriots starting right guard Mike Onwenu breaks right ankle
Greg Van Roten replaced him during a 20-3 victory.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read
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