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    Patriots place Mike Onwenu on injured reserve

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    Patriots placed Mike Onwenu (ankle) on injured reserve.

    He’ll miss at least four weeks; we’d be surprised if he played again this season after his leg and ankle bent the wrong way while T.J. Watt rolled into him in Week 2. Greg Van Roten took over at guard for the Patriots, who are not providing Drake Maye with the same sort of consistency up front as he had last year through the season’s first two games.
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  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
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    The veteran lineman was to enter the final year of a three-year, $57 million contract in 2026, albeit with no guarantees. The updated deal lowers his cap hit by $7.5 million while converting $10 million to a fully guaranteed base salary and signing bonus, giving the player more security while the team gets more roster flexibility. Looks like a win-win for both parties ahead of training camp next month.
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    Also listed questionable for the Patriots are C David Andrews, OL Mike Onwenu, and OT Trent Brown. Injury issues along the offensive line have contributed to a poor run game through six weeks, with running back Rhamondre Stevenson one of the most inefficient backs in the league. The matchup against the Bills tilts expected production towards the ground game but concerns over an eventual game script that could move the Patriots away from the run leaves fantasy managers of Patriots backs potentially looking for other options for Week 7.
  • NE Center #69
    Also questionable for the Patriots are left tackle Trent Brown, center David Andrews, right guard Sidy Sow, and right guard Mike Onwenu. The Pats will be lucky to get more than one of these linemen active for Week 2. Though Miami’s pass-rush is far from elite, they could look like world-beaters if they are facing a swathe of backups in the trenches. Fantasy managers looking for a streaming quarterback should pass on Mac Jones this week.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    Onwenu (6’3/344) was a three-year starting right guard at Michigan who earned back-to-back third-team All-Big Ten honors as a junior and senior. His power is unquestioned, but his weight has fluctuated dramatically in college and is a concern for his NFL future. He chose not to participate at the Combine after checking in at 344 pounds. When he’s at the correct weight, he shows quality movement skills and graded well as a pass protector. Onwenu has the physical traits and on-field production of a potential starter in a power scheme, but he needs time to develop and workshop his figure. Don’t we all.

  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    “With better hand placement and attention to footwork, he can take a step forward as a drive blocker with the ability to move bodies around,” Zierlein wrote. “But he’ll be a scheme-specific prospect who could struggle against quick, upfield players and sub-package rushers.” Onwenu (6'3/344), who recorded 26 reps in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine but did not take part in any other athletic tests, started all 13 games for the Wolverines last season and was a third team all-Big Ten selection. He’ll need to get in better physical condition and improve his footwork if he’s to stick in the NFL.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    Onwenu (6'3/369) is a massive human who has at various times in his career played at around 390 pounds. He has been a fixture on the Michigan line for the past four years, playing in 45 games, starting 34, with most of his work coming at right guard. He was named third-team All-Big Ten by the coaches in 2018 and PFF College’s All-Big Ten Team this year. For NFL Draft purposes, Onwenu will need to shed 30-50 pounds in order to slide into the Day 3 conversation.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    Onwenu is only 6-foot-3, so this is definitely concerning. At this point, Onwenu is dozens of pounds away from being in the typical shape of an NFL prospect. His size is arguably a plus at the college level -- PFF credited Onwenu with just four QB pressures last year -- but the speed of the NFL will be too much if he doesn’t shed 30-50 pounds by the 2020 or 2021 NFL Draft. Consider Onwenu an undrafted free agent prospect until he gets in better shape.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    This stat courtesy of Pro Football Focus. Among returning conference performers, Onwenu was tied with Michigan State’s Luke Campbell for fewest pressures allowed by an interior offensive lineman in the Big Ten last season. He posted a PFF pass-blocking grade of 87.6 for the campaign. The 6-foot-3, 369-pound junior has NFL potential should he declare over the winter, with Draft Analyst’s Tony Pauline assigning him a fifth-round grade earlier this month. Pauline believes that he will need to chop off a fair amount of weight -- in the neighborhood of 30 pounds -- for the pros.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    “He’s a big -- possibly too big -- blocker who annihilates opponents and moves relatively well on his feet,” Pauline notes of the 6-foot-3, 369-pound junior. Yup, a big ol’ boy. And that 369-pound measurement came after Onwenu had been playing at 389 pounds for the team’s bowl loss to Florida. He is going to need to cut even more off of that for pro purposes, with Pauline floating that he must slim down by “at least” 30 more pounds. The analyst currently sees him Onwenu home with a fifth-round grade.
  • NE Offensive Lineman #71
    The Michigan offensive line is considered not just one of the best in the Big Ten, but one of the best in all of college football. As Feldman notes, consistency has been an issue with Onwenu, but he really appeared to turn a corner during his sophomore campaign. “He also was its most improved offensive lineman this spring,” writes Feldman. “After weighing 389 pounds in the bowl game, he’s down to 369.” If he cuts a few more pounds and shows the same ability to maul, he could be an NFL consideration in 2020.

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    Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he has “no updates” on when Trey Amos (fibula) will return.

    The Commanders placed Amos on injured reserve at the end of camp, which will require him to miss at least the first four games of the season. Quinn said Amos’ “speed and on-field work” have been encouraging as of late, but declined to comment on when the 2025 second-rounder could return. The Commanders’ secondary has struggled through the first two weeks of the season, allowing a league-high seven touchdown passes while also ranking 25th in yards per attempt allowed. We’ll have a better sense of when Amos could be in line to return once the team opens his return window.
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    Browns G Teven Jenkins (back) won’t play in Cleveland’s Week 3 game against the Panthers.

    He did not practice at any point this week and looks to be questionable for Week 4. The Browns also listed CB Tyson Campbell (hip, ankle) and Grant Delpit (shoulder) as questionable. Browns coach Todd Monken said he’s “hopeful” Campbell and Delpit will go.
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    Patriots TE Eli Raridon (thigh) is questionable for New England’s Week 3 game against the Jaguars.

    The second-string tight end’s absence may open up more opportunities for New England slot wideout Pop Douglas. The Patriots also ruled out Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder) for Week 3.
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    DJ Moore (shoulder) is practicing on Friday.

    He is wearing the red non-contact jersey, however. With a DNP sandwiched between two sessions with the non-contact jersey, Moore is likely to be questionable at best for Week 3. We’ll see how the designations fall later today, but Moore-reliant fantasy managers should have a backup plan ready for Sunday.
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    Colts WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) will not play in Indianapolis’ Week 3 game against the Texans.

    Laquon Treadwell prayer starts are officially on the menu for Week 3.
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    Buccaneers ruled out Rueben Bain Jr. (groin) for Week 3 against the Vikings.

    Head coach Todd Bowles also ruled out LB Josiah Trotter (shoulder) for Sunday’s game. Bain has gotten off to a slow start for the Bucs so far, totaling just one sack while appearing on 76 defensive snaps. The rookie first-rounder will miss at least one game after being sidelined in practice all week. We’ll see if he can get on the field for Week 4’s game against the Packers.
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    Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Xavier Legette (knee) will likely be a game-day decision for Week 3 against the Browns.

    Legette popped up on Thursday’s injury report as a DNP and was limited on Friday. The third-year receiver underwent an MRI, but it doesn’t sound like it revealed anything too concerning given his practice status for Friday. Even if he is active, Legette isn’t on the fantasy radar this week. He’s managed just two receptions for 64 yards on four targets so far this season.
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    Jalen Coker (ankle) is questionable for Week 3 against the Browns.

    Coker is questionable, but it sounds like he’s trending to play after head coach Dave Canales said he expects him to be on the field. Coker was limited in Wednesday and Friday’s practices, which is another good sign for his availability. Through two games, Coker has caught 16 passes for 204 yards and two touchdowns and can be treated as a WR2 this week.
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    Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said Jonathan Allen (knee) will play in Week 3 against the Steelers.

    Allen was a DNP for each of the Bengals’ first two practices but was able to get on the field to close out the week. Allen has been a solid pickup for the Bengals’ revamped defense this season. He’s tallied five tackles while also recording a sack in both games and should have plenty of chances to get after Aaron Rodgers this weekend. Taylor said DT B.J. Hill (Achilles) is doubtful to play this week.
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    Titans head coach Robert Saleh said Tony Pollard (ankle) will be a full participant in Friday’s practice.

    Pollard being upgraded to a full participant on Friday suggests he will be removed from the injury report heading into the weekend. Pollard has rushed 21 times for 99 yards this season while adding another two receptions on three targets. With rain expected in Sunday’s forecast, the Titans could lean heavily on Pollard and the ground game against a Giants team that’s allowing 5.0 yards per carry through two games.