The New England Patriots running back room was arguably the weakest in the NFL, and it took another blow when veteran Rhamondre Stevenson missed Wednesday’s practice with a toe injury. As of this posting, we do not know if Stevenson will suit up against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, but this injury adds another layer of uncertainty to an already weak backfield.
Stevenson has been the team’s lead running back throughout the season, recording 279 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 83 attempts. However, he’s struggled to hold on to the ball and isn’t much of a deep play threat. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson, meanwhile, hasn’t looked up to the task as he’s struggled to read blocks, break tackles, and make plays in space. He also has some ball security issues, as he fumbled in Week 8 despite never fumbling in his collegiate career.
4 Patriots Running Back Trade Targets After Rhamondre Stevenson Injury
Fortunately, the trade deadline is less than a week away, so the Patriots have plenty of time to add another running back. At 6-2, New England should have Super Bowl aspirations and should look to improve their backfield even if Stevenson’s toe injury isn’t a big deal.
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