Patriots OL Mike Onwenu carted off with injury against Steelers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Mike Onwenu, a lineman for the New England Patriots, was carted off the field with a right leg injury during the first quarter of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The incident occurred with 58 seconds remaining in the quarter as TJ Watt collided with Onwenu from behind while pursuing quarterback Drake Maye. At the time of the hit, the Patriots were leading 10-0, following a touchdown run by TreVeyon Henderson and a field goal by Andy Borregales. Onwenu, in his seventh season with the team, has been ruled out for the remainder of the game, prompting concerns over his health and future availability.
- •Onwenu carted off with a right leg injury in the first quarter.
- •TJ Watt collided with Onwenu while pursuing Drake Maye.
- •Patriots led 10-0 at the time of the injury.
- •TreVeyon Henderson scored on a 39-yard touchdown run.
- •Andy Borregales added a 30-yard field goal.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots OL Mike Onwenu carted off field, ruled out of game
"Onwenu, 28, never saw the contact coming. TJ Watt rocketed off the edge and lunged at the back side of the pocket while pursuing Drake Maye
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