The New England Patriots have placed left tackle Isaiah Wynn and left guard Michael Onewenu, two of their starting offensive linemen on the COVID-19/reserve list, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. If the two
New England has also been without right tackle Trent Brown for most of the season due to a calf injury.
The Patriots offense line has struggled in a big way, allowing 12 quarterback hits on rookie Mac Jones in Week 4. Onwenu appeared to get benched after committing two holding penalties. He played just 56% of snaps, with Ted Karras taking over. The Patriots have tried out multiple different offensive line at the right tackle spot with little avial.
The Patriots have placed starting LT Isaiah Wynn and LG Mike Onwenu on the COVID-19 list.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 5, 2021
If Wynn and Onwenu were to miss Week 5 against the Houston Texans, their absence would make an ugly season uglier for the offensive line.
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