The New England Patriots’ veteran offensive guard Mike Onwenu is expected to miss time after suffering a serious ankle injury during a game. Reports describe the injury as gruesome, and it leaves his near-term availability unclear.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is not providing a specific timeline, but he indicates Onwenu will not be available in the short term. The coverage reflects that there has been some speculation about the nature of the injury, including whether it is a broken ankle, but Vrabel’s public comments stay general, focusing on the immediate expectation rather than confirming details.