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New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Bad News on Big Mike Now Official: Where Does Patriots Offensive Line Go From Here?
The bad news became official on Tuesday when the New England Patriots put guard Mike Onwenu on the injured reserve list. Onwenu left Sunday’s game with a reported fractured ankle, forcing journeyman Greg Van Roten into action in the right guard slot.
Michael Onwenu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 22
Patriots Place OL Michael Onwenu On IR Among Three Roster Moves
The New England Patriots announced they have placed OL Michael Onwenu on injured reserve after he suffered a broken right ankle. The Patriots also signed P Mitch Wishnowsky to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and signed TE Tanner Conner to the practice squad.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Drake Maye's Pocket Panic Under Pressure Exposed by Pro Football Focus
It’s an extremely lethal combination – Drake Maye’s happy feet and opponents cranking up the heat on the third-year quarterback. Fortunately, the New England Patriots survived it on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 20-3 victory.
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?
Mike Vrabel News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Self-Inflicted Errors Are Sinking the Patriots' Offense — And Mike Vrabel Knows It
New England fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the Pats took care of business winning 20-3 over the Steelers to get them back to .500 on the season. And while the offense had some great plays during the game, it was the defense that has continued to turn heads through two weeks.
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 22
New England Patriots Need Their Quarterback to Stop the Roller Coaster
The New England Patriots left their 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with more evidence that quarterback Drake Maye can make the rare throws. They also left with the same issue that could define their season: Too many snaps in which the decisive play arrives a beat late.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 22
Enjoy 45 seconds of Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez locking up DK Metcalf, talking trash
The New England Patriots held the Pittsburgh Steelers to just three points in their 20-3 Week 2 win on Sunday. It was an impressive performance from the defense, as Pittsburgh couldn’t get anything rolling offensively.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 22
Patriots Week 2 Snap Count Analysis: Injuries Force Depth to Step Up
The New England Patriots suffered several injuries in their Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and head coach Mike Vrabel summed it up perfectly postgame.
New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 22
Most Important Patriots Postgame Quotes From Week 2 — And What They Mean Moving Forward
The New England Patriots are back in the win column — their first win since the AFC title game in January — and they're enjoying it. The vibes were a complete 180 from their disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener, and for good reason.
Mike Onwenu News / New England Patriots on SI / September 22
5 Patriots Who'll Need to Step Up to Help Replace Injured Mike Onwenu
The New England Patriots are going to have to make some changes to their starting offensive line this week. Right guard Mike Onwenu, who's been entrenched in the lineup since being drafted back in 2020, suffered an ankle injury that forced him to be carted off in the team's Week 2 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Time to Hand Out Our Six Game Balls for the Patriots First Victory
With Sunday’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and some Monday afternoon film study, it’s time to hand out a few “game balls” to the New England Patriots.
New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Is TreVeyon Henderson the Guy for Patriots or Was Mike Vrabel Just Frustrated?
Has Rhamondre Stevenson lost his “lead back” status to TreVeyon Henderson? Or is New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel simply fed up with turnovers just two games into the 2026 season?
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Patriots’ Dre’Mont Jones injury update a good initial sign for Week 3
The New England Patriots earned a 20-3 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but they lost one of their key players to injury during the game. Dre’Mont Jones suffered a left shoulder injury in the second quarter and went to the locker room, where he was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the contest.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Next Man Up: Ponder, Jacas, and Woods Elevate New England’s Defense Against Pittsburgh
While New England’s more accomplished defenders, namely Christian Barmore, Milton Williams, and Christian Gonzalez, played well, it was the depth players that stepped up and brought havoc all day for Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers offense.
New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 21
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel states obvious on nasty Mike Onwenu injury that looks season-ending
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel stopped short of declaring starting right guard Mike Onwenu’s season over, but his comments made it clear the 28-year-old is facing an extended absence after suffering a broken right ankle in Sunday’s 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / September 21
A.J. Brown Injury Creates A Brutal Test for Drake Maye Early in 2026
The A.J. Brown injury took one of the best toys New England gave Drake Maye this offseason and shelved it. Brown is now out until at least Week Six, which means Maye has to dig deeper into the Patriots’ toy box and figure out what else he can play with.
Mike Vrabel News / Viral Sports News / September 21
Patriots’ Mike Vrabel Calls Out His Own Player After Week 2 Win
The New England Patriots opened their home schedule with a 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, but head coach Mike Vrabel still singled out second-year center Jared Wilson for a below-standard afternoon.
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 21
Patriots' Mike Vrabel addresses if Drake Maye is dealing with confidence issues amid struggles
Maye finished second in 2025 MVP voting behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, but the 24-year-old did not play at such a level over the first two games of the ongoing campaign.
Mike Onwenu News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Patriots G Mike Onwenu Suffers Broken Right Ankle
Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that initial X-rays showed that Patriots G Mike Onwenu has a broken right ankle. Steelers OLB T.J. Watt fell on Onwenu’s leg while sacking QB Drake Maye.
Michael Onwenu News / Pro Football Rumors / September 20
Pats G Michael Onwenu Feared To Have Season-Ending Leg Injury
The Patriots won a 20-3 blowout over the Steelers on Sunday, but they may have lost starting right guard Michael Onwenu for the long haul. Onwenu is feared to have suffered a season-ending leg injury, insider Jordan Schultz reports.
New England Patriots News / HITC / September 20
Watch New England Patriots’ Christian Elliss hard-tackle 42-year-old Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers’ Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a disappointing 3-20 loss against the New England Patriots in their Week 2 game. The 42-year-old threw for 187 passing yards, and completed 23/39 passes against the Patriots.
Elijah Ponder News / Field Level Media / September 20
Elijah Ponder defensive touchdown puts capper on Patriots' win over Steelers
Linebacker Elijah Ponder had a sack and also returned a fumble 19 yards for a touchdown to help the New England Patriots defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-3 Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Steelers offense looks as bad as ever, and everyone is to blame
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense has a solid day for itself on Sunday. The problem is the Steelers offense was so bad, so helpless, and so downright abysmal that the Steelers not only lost; they lost by 17 points
Mack Hollins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20
Patriots WR Mack Hollins Reworked Incentives To Avoid Being Released
Patriots WR Mack Hollins reworked his incentives before the season to make them harder to reach and to avoid being released by the Patriots, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. “Nobody wants to change anything, but that’s sometimes what happens,” Hollins said.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Steelers announce Joey Porter Jr.'s status for Week 2 game vs. Patriots
The Pittsburgh Steelers soap opera with Joey Porter Jr. reached its next act on Friday afternoon when the team officially ruled the cornerback out for their Week 2 game against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Robert Spillane warns Patriots about Steelers' Aaron Rodgers after Week 1
It doesn't sound like Spillane and the Patriots will be taking Rodgers and the Steelers lightly in Week 2.
Mack Hollins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 17
Pats Considered Releasing Mack Hollins?
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins agreed to amend his contract before the team assembled its initial 53-man roster in late August, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Patriots linked to desperate move in A.J. Brown's absence
The New England Patriots lost their biggest offseason addition in the season opener. Should they make this move in response?
New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / September 16
Drake Maye addresses moving on from mistakes against Seahawks, loss of A.J. Brown
Maye discussed a disappointing season opener as well as losing his top weapon.
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