Patriots starting OL takes pay cut in much-needed deal restructure
The New England Patriots have restructured the contract of offensive lineman Mike Onwenu. This deal provides the team with significant cap space for the upcoming offseason. Onwenu will continue to play as the starting right guard in the 2026 season.
- ▪Mike Onwenu agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Patriots.
- ▪The restructuring gives New England $7.5 million in additional cap space.
- ▪Onwenu has started in 90 of the 98 games he has played for the Patriots over six seasons.
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