Some news and notes for this morning:<\/p>\n
Offensive lineman Mike Onwenu reportedly took part in practice on a limited basis on Wednesday, marking the first time this preseason he’s been able to participate.<\/p>\n
After starting training camp on PUP, it appears that he’s progressed enough to be removed from having that designation, which is good news for New England’s offensive line ahead of the regular season.<\/p>\n
Onwenu had seemed to be making progress, with the New England Patriots<\/strong><\/a> lineman having made the trip to Green Bay last week while taking in the sessions in street clothes.\u00a0 Onwenu didn’t play last Saturday night, but it looks like after this news, we may finally see him in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n During his absence, a variety of players filled in at his spot, with Kody Russey and Reilly Reiff getting the starting nod, respectively, over the team’s first two preseason contests against both Houston and Green Bay.<\/p>\n Both guys struggled at times in their roles, and Onwenu’s absence was certainly noticeable, particularly with rookie Sidy Sow trying to work out the kinks as he’s been working at right tackle.<\/p>\n Sow has been in that role for most of the preseason, and it’s possible, given how things have played out, that he may even end up out there to start the season.<\/p>\n However, one underrated factor may be how having a veteran like Onwenu next to him could help him, as Onwenu has been there for a while and can probably help him with the protections, potentially eliminating some of the mistakes we saw that appeared to be communication-related.\u00a0 Another possibility could be that, depending on how they feel about Sow’s progress, the club could opt to use Onwenu to right tackle.<\/p>\n For now, this was at least some positive news.\u00a0 Given how bad things were up front at times, it’s certainly a little encouraging, especially considering they’ll be facing a pretty good Eagles defense in a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n Rookie Demario Douglas has been limited this week, and that was the case for him again on Wednesday.<\/p>\n According to reports, it sounds like the reason for his absence has been due to a shoulder injury.<\/p>\n Looking back at Saturday night’s contest against the Packers, the injury likely came on a throw he caught late in the first quarter.<\/p>\n After converting a 3rd-and-10 with a shifty 15-yard reception from Mac Jones, Jones targeted him again on the ensuing play with a swing pass to his right, with Douglas getting driven into the turf on the tackle by linebacker Lukas Van Ness after picking up two yards.<\/p>\n Looking back at Saturday night's game, this may have been the play Demario Douglas got hurt on. Looked to be favoring his right arm after Packers LB Lukas Van Ness drove Douglas' shoulder into the ground and landed on top of him. #ForeverNE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SW8k4IgDkR<\/a><\/p>\n — PatsFans.com (@PatsFans) August 24, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nDouglas Dealing With A Shoulder Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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