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New England Patriots: Place 36-Year-Old Starter on IR
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Injuries continue to plague the New England Patriots' right guard position, with their top two players injured. Mike Ownenu suffered a season-ending broken ankle in Week 2 against the Pittsburgh Steelers . Greg Van Roten exited the second quarter of Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars with a thigh injury and did not return for the remainder of the game.
The New England Patriots place a 36-year-old starter on IR
Jan 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants guard Greg Van Roten (74) blocks Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV (59) at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
According to Mike Reiss of ESPN NFL Nation, the Patriots have placed Greg Van Roten on injured reserve, though he did not provide a specific timetable for his return. At the very least, Van Roten will be sidelined for four games, and the earliest he can return is Week 8 against the Jets .
Who replaces him?
Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on a table prior to a press conference at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
The Patriots have multiple candidates to take over at right guard, including Walter Rouse , Ben Brown , and Caleb Lomu . Rouse filled in for the remainder of Week 3. Brown has gotten practice reps at left guard and center so far, but Mike Vrabel told the media he will take right guard reps this week. Lomu replaced Morgan Moses at right guard in Week 3, while practice squad players Xavier Newman-Johnson and Jake Kubas are also in the running.
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