Patriots receive good news about Rhamondre Stevenson despite Friday's absence
The New England Patriots will have one of their most valuable weapons available on Sunday despite an injury scare just days before the season opener. Rhamondre Stevenson was missing from Friday's media attended portion of practice, raising some questions about whether he has an injury. He was not listed on Thursday's injury report. However, that has all […]
The New England Patriots will have one of their most valuable weapons available on Sunday despite an injury scare just days before the season opener.
Rhamondre Stevenson was missing from Friday's media attended portion of practice, raising some questions about whether he has an injury. He was not listed on Thursday's injury report.
However, that has all been clear up, with the Boston Herald's Doug Kyed reporting that Stevenson is "still expected to play Sunday."
Stevenson is coming off a breakout year. Despite starting as a backup to Damian Harris last season, the 25-year-old running back finished the 2022 season with 210 carries for 1,040 yards and 69 catches for 421 yards across 17 games. And with Harris suffering a hamstring injury in Week 5, Stevenson became the top running back.
However, while he is the No. 1 back this season, they brought in a highly skilled veteran to add depth to the position. The Patriots signed Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year deal, with Stevenson also praising Elliott's relentlessness back in August.
Yet, the two seem excited to work well together with the Patriots having increased depth at the position.
Despite the small scare, Stevenson should be on the field with the rest of the offense. Fans will get the first glimpse of the running back in action this season on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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