Patriots Place Guard Greg Van Roten on Injured Reserve After Week 3 Loss

The New England Patriots have placed veteran guard Greg Van Roten on injured reserve following a thigh injury sustained during their Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Van Roten, who made his 106th NFL start in that game, will now miss a minimum of four games, further depleting the team's offensive line depth.

This move comes as the Patriots grapple with significant early-season struggles, holding a 1-2 record after a lopsided 35-6 defeat. The team's offensive performance, particularly from quarterback Drake Maye, has been a focal point of criticism, with Maye himself deeming his play "unacceptable." Head coach Mike Vrabel has also voiced "very high" concern regarding the team's trajectory, leading to speculation about potential changes, including the possibility of benching Maye.