The New England Patriots will begin the final phase of their offseason workout program this week, and they will reportedly do so without starting guard Michael Onwenu.
According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Onwenu is expected to be absent from organized team activities (OTAs) this week after undergoing offseason surgery on his ankle.
The injury occurred in Week 18 when Onwenu was rolled up on by Bills defensive lineman DaQuan Jones. Onwenu, who was already battling an ankle injury throughout the year, was forced to miss six snaps in the finale, the only snaps he missed all season.