Onwenu's Future Uncertain as Patriots Skip Guard Draft

0:00On April 26, Patriots fans keep an eye on Right Guard Mike Onwinu this offseason. The veteran missed the first week of voluntary workouts, and he's heading into the final year of his three-year, $57 million contract. Signed back in March 2024. On top of that, he's got a $16 million base salary, and a $25 million cap hit this season, with no guaranteed money left on. The deal. Taking out could cost him a $200,000 workout bonus if he keeps skipping. Team brass wanted some competition for him, but traded away their fourth round picks at 125 and 131, missing out on pre-draft. Visitor Jeremiah Wright from Auburn, who win 132 to the Saints. They didn't grab a guard in the draft to push Onwinu right away, even though he's been one of their steadiest linemen for years and turns 29. This year, this one's worth watching through spring and summer. He'll lead to a new extension or some big changes up front. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.