The New England Patriots threw Drake Maye into the fire in Week 6 despite being without one of the team’s top offensive weapons, Rhamondre Stevenson.
The fourth-year back suffered a foot injury during New England’s 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 5. It kept him out of action against the Houston Texans, but the Patriots are hopeful that his absence won’t be long-term.
Will Stevenson be able to return after missing just one game? Here’s what the Patriots are saying about their top running back’s injury ahead of their Week 7 London game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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When will Rhamondre Stevenson return?
Stevenson did not practice ahead of his Week 6 absence, but Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said the running back’s injury was not considered a long-term issue. New England didn’t place Stevenson on IR, indicating that he should be able to return without missing more than three games for the team.
The Patriots didn’t provide a definitive update about Stevenson ahead of Week 7. He was a non-participant at Wednesday and Thursday’s practice, however, which is not a great sign for his availability against the Jaguars.
Will Rhamondre Stevenson play Week 7?
Stevenson was absent from the media portion of practice both Wednesday and Thursday ahead of New England’s battle with Jacksonville in London. It would be hard to imagine him playing in Week 7 if he can’t get back on the field Friday, which will…
