Though initial reports from ESPN's Adam Schefter and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicated that he was trending toward missing Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions, the Patriots still haven't ruled out leading rusher Rhamondre Stevenson out.
Stevenson didn't practice on Wednesday, and the 6-foot, 227-pound back was listed as a limited participant on both Thursday and Friday. Stevenson was listed as questionable on Friday's game status report, but he is trying to play.
Though Stevenson was not in uniform for Friday's Patriots practice per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, New England head coach Mike Vrabel said earlier in the day that both Stevenson and receiver A.J. Brown have looked "pretty good" in practice.
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"Based on yesterday I think pretty good. Again, still have to go through today and see where that goes... We’re just always looking for guys that are looking for ways in as opposed to ways out. At this point of the season, 10 weeks straight without a bye, there’s pretty much nobody out there that’s 100%. We have to realize that, we have to recognize that, but we also have to find ways to do our job. Rhamondre is one of those players that’s looking for a way in," Vrabel said.
Rapoport reported on Monday that Stevenson was expected to miss the next few weeks as he deals with a plantaris tendon issue in the back of his knee.
Stevenson has totaled 399 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 102 carries thus far this season. The former Oklahoma Sooner also has 26 receptions for 258 yards and two scores.
The Patriots did rule out running back TreVeyon Henderson earlier this week, along with offensive lineman Ben Brown and former Lions cornerback Carlton Davis III.
If Stevenson can't go, the Patriots will likely turn to Corey Kiner as the new No. 1 running back, followed by Lan Larison. The team could also elevate Terrell Jennings from the practice squad as added depth if needed.
In addition to Stevenson, New England's list of Friday questionables included receiver A.J. Brown, safeties Kevin Byard III and Brenden Schooler, fullback Reggie Gilliam, tight end Cameron Latu, offensive linemen Walter Rouse and Greg Van Roten, and cornerback Charles Woods.
The Lions and Patriots kick off on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 9:30 a.m. ET, from FC Bayern Munich Stadium in Munich, Germany, and the game will be broadcast on FOX.
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