Patriots place offensive lineman Greg Van Roten (thigh) on IR
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots placed veteran guard Greg Van Roten on injured reserve, marking the 17th player sidelined this season and highlighting ongoing injury challenges for the team.
- Van Roten suffered a thigh injury in Sunday's loss to the Jaguars, where he started in place of injured Mike Onwenu, who is out with a broken ankle.
- Quarterback Drake Maye faced a 47% pressure rate against Jacksonville, the highest he's encountered this season, contributing to his poor performance with two interceptions and a lost fumble.
- The Patriots have also lost key players this season, including Mike Onwenu, top receivers A.J. Brown and Julian Hill, and other important backups, impacting their offensive line and overall team depth.
- Coach Mike Vrabel indicated backup center Ben Brown would likely fill in at right guard, with third-year veteran Walter Rouse already stepping in following Van Roten's injury.
