There was a sense of optimism from New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel when asked about the injury statuses of wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
He didn't have a concrete response in terms of their availability for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, but based on Thursday's practice, he said both players looked "pretty good."
"Based on yesterday, I think, pretty good. Again, still have to go through today, see how that goes," Vrabel told media members.
Brown traveled with the team and has practiced all week in the lead-up to the Week 10 game. Stevenson was listed as a limited participant at Thursday's practice. On Friday, however, he participated in warmups, but he was not in uniform for the practice.
Rhamondre
Stevenson is present for #Patriots practice and participating in warmups, which he did not do yesterday. Though he is not uniform. LG Walter Rouse (concussion) in a non-contact jersey. pic.twitter.com/5K23yrBLO0
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) November 13, 2026
Stevenson is battling a knee injury from last week's game against the Green Bay Packers. He was fortunate to not need surgery, and the mere fact that he is back to practicing this quickly is nothing short of amazing. Meanwhile, Brown has missed the last two games after a flare-up of a previous knee injury.
Getting one or even both players back for Sunday's game would be a huge lift for the Patriots' offense.
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