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Patriots Daily: Rhamondre Stevenson Out; 11 Others Questionable
The New England Patriots are a team that cannot afford more bad news. However, their game status report on Friday provided just that. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The news does not come as a total surprise as Stevenson has been a non-participant in practice throughout the week.
Additionally, New England listed 11 players as questionable (50-50 chance of playing) for Week 6. The list of questionable players consists of:
WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder)
OG Layden Robinson (ankle, wrist)
C Nick Leverett (ankle)
LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder)
LB Sione Takitaki (knee)
CB Isaiah Bolden (hamstring)
CB Marcus Jones (groin)
CB Marco Wilson (groin)
S Kyle Dugger (ankle)
LS Joe Cardona (calf)
The two players elevated from the practice squad today should shed some light on which players are unlikely to play. RB Kevin Harris is likely to be one of the elevations. Antonio Gibson and JaMycal Hasty are the two running backs available on the Patriots’ 53-man roster. New England is not in a position to be able to afford to play shorthanded more than they already are. The “next man up” mentality is great but it becomes difficult when a dozen or more players become unavailable. Stay tuned.
Also in Saturday’s Patriots Daily:
Patriots Fact/Trivia of the Day
Rhamondre Stevenson ranks 13 in New England Patriots franchise history with 2,621 career rushing yards. Sam Cunningham is the franchise’s all-time leader with 5,453 yards. It is the lowest total for a franchise leader among the 32 NFL teams.
Post of the Day
Speaking of Sam “Bam” Cunningham, a tribute to his greatness, courtesy of Kevin Gallagher:
"SAM BAM"
A Tribute to Sam CunninghamHeaven Birthday, Sam🙏
The big, versatile #Patriots fullback led New England in rushing yards six times and four times in rushing touchdowns during his nine year career.
A 1978 Pro Bowler and two-time second-team All-AFC selection pic.twitter.com/iN4nzwLlVj
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) August 16, 2024
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