Mike Onwenu was one of the names frequently mentioned as a trade possibility for the Patriots before the trade deadline.
Some, including MassLive’s Mark Daniels, have called Onwenu New England’s best offensive lineman. He’s played guard in the past, but his move to right tackle has made an immediate impact for New England in recent weeks.
His contract is up at the end of the year, and some speculated whether it would be better for the Patriots to trade him and get some assets instead of letting him walk in free agency like Jakobi Meyers did last year.