Patriots Daily
Patriots Daily: Four Missing at Practice; David Andrews Honored
The New England Patriots had four players missing from Wednesday’s practice. RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) has missed the past two games, so his absence was no surprise. Joining him were a trio of players banged up in Sunday’s game against Kansas City. TE Hunter Henry (knee), OT Conor McDermott (concussion), and DB Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) all did not participate as well. Seven players were limited participants at practice. OT Trent Brown (ankle/hand) and WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) both did not play against the Chiefs. They were among those participating on a limited basis on Wednesday.
Yesterday the Patriots media gave out the 2023 Ron Hobson Good Guy Award. The award is named in honor of the longtime Patriots reporter, and given to a New England player in recognition of their cooperation with the media. This year’s recipient was David Andrews.
A man of character and charisma.@dandrews61 is your 2023 Ron Hobson Good Guy Award winner! pic.twitter.com/CHjC1hXzro
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 20, 2023
Past winners of the Ron Hobson Good Guy Award have included Matthew Slater, Devin McCourty, James White, Stephon Gilmore, Cam Newton, Matthew Judon, and Jakobi Meyers.
Also in today’s Patriots Daily: Ndomukong Suh return?; Trevor Lawrence in concussion protocol; Will the Bucs keep Baker Mayfield?; and more…
New England Patriots
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Patriots Football Now – Meet the newest New England Patriot: Ke’Shawn Vaughn
AFC East News
NFL.com – Buffalo Bills RB James Cook named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
Pro Football Network – Miami Dolphins news: Ndamukong Suh return?
NBC Sports – Jets cut Nick Bawden to make room for Aaron Rodgers, who won’t play
NFL News
NFL.com – Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence remains in concussion protocol
Yardbarker – Why the Buccaneers should consider resigning Baker Mayfield
Pro Football Network – Week 16 NFL injury tracker
PFN+ – 2024 NFL Draft Previews
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Fun Fact of the Day
Today is Mark Ingram’s birthday. The 2010 Heisman Trophy winner went on to rush for 8,111 yards in his NFL career. This places Ingram tenth among Heisman winners in career NFL rushing cards. The top ten are:
- Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State
- Tony Dorsett, Pitt
- Marcus Allen, USC
- O.J. Simpson, USC
- Eddie George, Ohio State
- Ricky Williams, Texas
- Earl Campbell, Texas
- Derrick Henry, Alabama
- Herschel Walker, Georgia
- Mark Ingram, Alabama
Henry (2015) is the only running back to win the award since Ingram.
Tweet of the Day
Tweet of the Day is from Andrew Callahan, who presented David Andrews with the Ron Hobson Good Guy Award, with Andrews discussing the honor…
David Andrews won the Patriots Good Guy award, an annual media honor bestowed by every NFL beat to one player for “respectfully fulfilling their media obligations with class and professionalism.”
Andrews: “I really appreciate it. My wife thinks I could be better with the media.” pic.twitter.com/dFrQkwNlae
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) December 20, 2023