The New England Patriots’ offensive line just got absolutely hammered again this Sunday. Starting right guard Greg Van Roten went down in the second quarter against our very own Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
Two Right Guards Down, Seriously?
Van Roten, who was already making his first start of the season, got hit with a thigh injury. And get this: he was only out there because Mike Onwenu, the actual starter, landed on injured reserve earlier this week with an ankle issue. That’s two right guards sidelined in a blink! Talk about bad luck, or maybe just bad depth. He’s listed as questionable to return, but man, that’s not good news.
Who Even Is Left?
So, who did they turn to? Walter Rouse. This dude, a former offensive tackle who just converted to guard this summer, got tossed into the fire. The Patriots picked him up from the Minnesota Vikings in a late-round pick swap during roster cutdown, and now he’s holding down the fort. They still have Ben Brown and rookie offensive tackle Caleb Lomu on their game day roster, but man, they are digging deep into that depth chart.
It’s a brutal spot for New England, losing their second starting right guard in a single week. With Van Roten’s return questionable, you gotta wonder how they’re gonna keep things together up front. This O-line situation is a massive headache for the Patriots right now, and it’s something to watch closely as their season rolls on.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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