Rhamondre Stevenson will miss the next few weeks with a knee tendon issue following Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.
New England Backfield Depth Tested
The New England Patriots face a significant personnel crunch as they prepare for Sunday’s matchup against the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a knee injury late in the third quarter of a 45-27 blowout loss to Green Bay at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2026. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Stevenson is dealing with a knee tendon issue that is not expected to require surgery but could sideline him for a short period of time.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport specified that the injury involves the plantaris tendon running through the back of the knee, keeping the running back out for the next few weeks according to Sports Illustrated.
The 28-year-old ball carrier caught a short pass near the sideline before going down and walking to the medical tent, concluding an afternoon where he rushed six times for 32 yards and caught three passes for 46 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter.
#Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to miss the next few weeks because of plantaris tendon issue in the back of his knee, sources say. No surgery, just rest and rehab for Stevenson. pic.twitter.com/qnJngxsP4H
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Mike Vrabel Evaluates Workload and MRIs
Head coach Mike Vrabel addressed reporters on Monday, November 9, 2026, regarding the team’s medical evaluations and offensive adjustments. We’re wearing out the MRIs this morning,
Vrabel said, according to Heavy. Vrabel also discussed Kiner’s readiness to shoulder a heavier load during a press conference covered by NBC Sports Boston, noting that the young player has performed well despite areas requiring continued progress.
Do I think that Corey can handle that workload? I think Corey is working extremely hard,
Mike Vrabel, Patriots Head Coach
I think Corey has done a really nice job.
But there are also some things that Corey has to be able to improve on, just like a lot of guys, as far as recognition of the pressure and then the ability to block the pressure that we saw (against the Packers), for example,
Vrabel stated.
Offensive Line and Receiver Updates
The offensive line took hits as well when starting left guard Ben Brown sustained his third knee injury since the preseason, ruling him out for the Munich contest according to the Boston Herald. Vrabel noted that the team will evaluate veteran guard Greg Van Roten, whose practice window was opened last week after returning from injured reserve.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown missed his second consecutive game against Green Bay due to ankle and knee issues, but the team plans for him to travel to Germany on Wednesday while his playing status remains undecided, as reported by Sportsnaut. The Patriots enter Week 10 with a 5-4 record holding the seventh seed in the AFC playoff race, standing tied with the Cleveland Browns.
Patriots HC Mike Vrabel says the team doesn't have an update on RB Rhamondre Stevenson's knee injury. "We're wearing out the MRIs this morning."
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More on Rhamondre Stevenson
Patriots injury update: RB Rhamondre Stevenson, knee, will not return.
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RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) expected to miss the next few weeks. (via @rapsheet) pic.twitter.com/EFDmrR3gD8
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Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out with a knee injury.
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