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What placing Mike Onwenu on injured reserve means for the Patriots

September 22, 2026

The New England Patriots placed starting right guard Mike Onwenu on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a broken right ankle he suffered during the team's 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. J.

Watt rolled up on him during a sack of Drake Maye. To fill the open spot on the 53-man roster, New England signed punter Mitch Wishnowsky.

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