New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery. The injury however, could sideline him for a short period of time. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported this.
This is not an ideal piece of news for a Patriots team that has dealt with injuries a ton this season. Stevenson has been a major focal point of the running back room. Now, the Patriots could be in the market for another running back on Tuesday during the trade deadline,
Schefter was able to expand a bit more on this report, as he posted on social media late Monday night.
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery but could sideline him for a short period of time, per source.
Injury Has Major Implications For Patriots
The injury has major implications for the Patriots’ running back room. On Friday, it was announced that running back TreVeyon Henderson would miss an unspecified amount of time due to a health issue. That significantly lessened the depth in the Patriots’ running back room. Now, Henderson going to be out for at least a couple weeks, which means others will have to step up.
Stevenson has been a focal point of the rushing attack this season. He has 102 carries for 399 yards and two touchdowns this season. The playmaker also proved to be effective in the passing game as well. He has 26 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns.
He was able to make an impact in the Patriots’ last game against the Green Bay Packers. The team itself may have had a dismal evening. However, Stevenson was somewhat of a bright spot. The running back had six carries for 32 yards on the afternoon. He also had three catches for 46 yards and a touchdown. If there was one negative about his performance on Sunday, it was his ability to hold onto the football. He had a lost fumble, on a day when the Patriots committed four turnovers overall.
Patriots’ Rhamondre Stevenson Update Has Major Implications