The New England Patriots’ offensive injury crisis has deepened, with running back Rhamondre Stevenson expected to miss a few weeks due to a plantaris tendon issue in his knee suffered during Sunday’s loss to Green Bay.
Stevenson joins an already depleted offense missing top receivers A.J. সৌ Brown and Romeo Doubs, guards Michael Onwenu and Alijah Vera-Tucker, and fellow running back TreVeyon Henderson, who remains hospitalized with neurological symptoms.
With Stevenson sidelined, Corey Kiner—who rushed for 244 yards and his first career touchdown against the Packers—is poised to take over the primary workload.
Coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in Kiner while noting the young back must improve his pass protection. The Patriots also have running back Lan Larison on the active roster, recently signed Terrell Jennings to the practice squad, and opened a roster spot Monday by releasing rookie tight end Tanner Arkin.
The Patriots (5-4) will travel to Munich to take on the Detroit Lions in Week 10.
