What placing Mike Onwenu on injured reserve means for the Patriots
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Key Points:
- Mike Onwenu has been placed on injured reserve due to a fractured right ankle, sidelining him for at least four games and potentially ending his season.
- The Patriots promoted punter Mitch Wishnowsky from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to cover for injured regular punter Bryce Baringer.
- Veteran Greg Van Roten has replaced Onwenu at right guard, with the team now relying on limited depth options for interior offensive line backups.
- Onwenu's injury raises uncertainty about his short-term availability and long-term future, especially as he approaches free agency after the season.
- The Patriots currently have eight players on injured reserve, and recent roster moves have reduced their salary cap space to just under $6.5 million.
