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5/29/25 | Patriots' Top Trade Candidate Has Never Been More Obvious. The New England Patriots have done almost everything in their power to overhaul their offense this offseason, adding some significant veteran pieces in free agency while also dedicating a good portion of the NFL Draft to repairing the unit. Not only that, but the Patriots have added some pretty intriguing undrafted free agents, particularly in the form of wide receiver Efton Chism III and running back Lan Larison. In terms of the latter, Larison is already earning reps with the first-team unit in offseason workouts and seems to be making a push toward potentially making the 53-man roster next season. With New England also selecting TreVeyon Henderson in the draft and having Rhamondre Stevenson still on board, that can only mean one thing: Antonio Gibson is an obvious trade candidate. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
5/23/25 | One Patriots Playmaker Clearly in the Crosshairs. Last spring, the New England Patriots signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year contract extension, showing a good chunk of faith in the former fourth-round pick. Now, the 27-year-old is looking to bounce back after two rather pedestrian — at best — seasons, and with the Patriots selecting TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the NFL Draft, one thing is abundantly clear: Stevenson is in the crosshairs. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/one-new-engla... |
5/22/25 | Rhamondre Stevenson has returned to Patriots OTAs, per report. The fifth-year running back has recently been absent for personal reasons. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/rhamondre-stevens... |
5/22/25 | Major return highlights Patriots' resuming OTAs practice. The New England Patriots' resuming OTAs practice was highlighted by the return of running back Rhamondre Stevenson on Thursday. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/major-return-high... |
5/20/25 | Mike Vrabel sympathetic to Rhamondre Stevenson’s plight. Mike Vrabel discusses the absence of Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/mike-vrabel-sympa... |
5/20/25 | 3 Patriots Players Facing Make or Break Seasons in 2025. The New England Patriots have overhauled their roster this offseason, meaning that some of the players who were present last year are no longer safe for the future. The Patriots may make some jarring cuts before the start of the 2025 campaign, and even some guys who keep their roster spots may be in trouble. Here are three New England players facing make-or-break seasons next fall. The Pats' decision to select TreVeyon Henderson in the second round of the NFL Draft told you everything you needed to know about how they view Rhamondre Stevenson at this juncture. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/3-new-england... |
5/18/25 | Patriots Insider Reveals Reason for RB Offseason Workouts Absence. New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is no stranger to facing adversity. “Stevenson's father, Robert, passed away in March at age 54,” Reiss wrote. Stevenson's worth to New England's offense is clear when viewing his impressive resume. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
4/30/25 | Patriots' Embattled Playmaker Put on Notice After NFL Draft. The New England Patriots made it clear what they think of Rhamondre Stevenson in the NFL Draft when they selected Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round. Stevenson struggled mightily in 2024, rushing for 801 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging a meager 3.9 yards per carry. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel hinted that his team would be addressing the running back position in the draft, and that's exactly what they did. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
4/27/25 | Fantasy Football Veteran Losers From the 2025 NFL Draft Include Rhamondre Stevenson, Jerome Ford, and Christian Kirk. The NFL Draft has shaken up the fantasy football landscape. Here are veteran losers from the 2025 NFL Draft. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/fantasy-footbal... |
4/24/25 | NFL Rumors: Patriots Targeting These Types Of Players In Draft. There has been so much talk about what the New England Patriots will do with the fourth overall pick Thursday night in Green Bay. The Athletic's Chad Graff provided potential answers to that question in a column published Thursday morning. Graff revealed league sources expect the Patriots to select players at both running back and defensive tackle “as early as Round 3” this weekend. According to Graff, New England is looking for a “speedy complement” to Rhamondre Stevenson, who currently sits atop the RB depth chart in Foxboro, Mass. The Patriots insider identified RJ Harvey, Trevor Etienne, Bhayshul Tuten, Brashard Smith and Jaydon Blue as potential targets. Source: https://nesn.com/2025/04/nfl-rumors-patriots-targe... |
4/20/25 | Patriots Linked to Intriguing RB Trade. The New England Patriots don't have much reason to be entirely confident in their backfield, as the running back tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson was not great in 2024. Stevenson fumbled seven times this past season, and Gibson was not the receiving threat that he had previously been during his time with the Washington Commanders. Of course, the Patriots' shoddy offensive line may have had a whole lot to do with their shaky rushing attack, but there is also very little doubt that New England can use a boost at the halfback position. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
4/13/25 | Patriots Connected to Explosive Texas RB. The New England Patriots definitely need to add some weapons in the NFL Draft, and while wide receiver is the obvious position they must address, they could also use some help in the backfield. The tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson was very disappointing in 2024, as Stevenson fumbled seven times and Gibson failed to produce much as a pass-catcher out of the backfield, an area in which he excelled during his time with the Washington Commanders. As a result, the Patriots may look to add a running back later this month, and head coach Mike Vrabel has even said that is an area they may target in the draft. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
4/08/25 | Patriots named potential fit for 2,251-yard rusher. The New England Patriots' running game has been somewhat underwhelming the past few seasons, with starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson failing to surpass 1,000 rushing yards the past two years. New England will need more from the running game if it wants to contend for the playoffs this upcoming season. The Patriots don't need to add a No. 1 running back, but the team could use more help to give Stevenson a few more plays off. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-england-pa... |
4/03/25 | Perry: Best fits for Patriots at running back in 2025 NFL Draft. Editor's Note: In the lead-up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Phil Perry is identifying the best fits for the Patriots at each position based on the traits that Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf value as well as intel from coaches and scouts. Mike Vrabel didn't beat around the bush. When asked about potentially adding to his running back room during this week's annual league meeting, he noted that was a possibility in the draft. The Patriots already have Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson on the roster, but Vrabel suggested they could bring aboard another. Source: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nfl/new-engl... |
3/21/25 | Patriots insider reveals why team would swap out of No. 4 NFL Draft pick. Feature running back Rhamondre Stevenson was benched last season after coughing up seven fumbles and averaged less than four yards per carry. Finally, the Patriots receiving core didn't have a single player tally over 700 yards last season, and, despite taking some big swings and free agency, failed to land anyone bigger than journeyman Mac Hollins. Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/new-england-pa... |
2/25/25 | Patriots coach has intriguing perspective on Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling woes. Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling woes were well-documented in 2024. The seven fumbles were the most for a running back since 2020 and Stevenson was only the fourth back since 2010 with that many in a single season. Given how similar schemes and talent can be across the NFL, Vrabel made the case that the key to victory is mastering details, fundamentals, and playing with great effort to protect the ballcarrier. To illustrate his point, Vrabel pointed to the circumstances surrounding Stevenson's fumbles. Source: https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/02/patriots... |
2/24/25 | Ashton Jeanty To Patriots? Why NFL Draft Expert Would 'Love' Scenario. Running back is far down the list of needs for the New England Patriots this offseason. They already have two firmly entrenched on the depth chart in Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson. But seven fumbles from Stevenson, who signed a four-year, $36 million contract extension with the Patriots last offseason, overshadowed a campaign in which he ran for 801 yards and a career-high seven touchdowns in 15 games. But perhaps Stevenson's fumbling woes could push Mike Vrabel and the Patriots to find a new lead back. And if that's the case, could New England pull the trigger on drafting standout Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty? It's a scenario ESPN draft expert Matt Miller actually thinks is Source: https://nesn.com/2025/02/ashton-jeanty-to-patriots... |
2/23/25 | Patriots Could Make Surprise RB Trade. The New England Patriots need upgrades all over the roster this offseason, and while their primary areas of need are at wide receiver and along the offensive line, they also have some other positions they could stand to improve. One of them is running back, as the tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson was pretty disappointing this past season. Actually, Gibson was solid in his secondary role, but Stevenson struggled, rushing for 801 yards and seven touchdowns while averaging 3.9 yards per carry. The Patriots signed Stevenson to a three-year extension last offseason, so you wouldn't think he would be going anywhere, but Michael DeVito of Musket Fire has named the halfback one of the team's trade candidates entering the offseason. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |
2/18/25 | Do Pats need more bang for their buck in RB room? Curran, Perry discuss. Much has been made about the New England Patriots' glaring needs at wide receiver and along the offensive line. Running back is a sneaky offseason priority for the Patriots, as our Tom E. Curran explained in his 2025 roster reset series. With Rhamondre Stevenson coming off back-to-back disappointing campaigns, Curran believes it's time to consider a change. "I think the Patriots should look at trading Rhamondre Stevenson and his modest-but-still-significant contract to a team that could better use him," Curran said on the latest episode of the Patriots Talk Podcast. Source: https://www.nbcboston.com/news/sports/nfl/new-engl... |
2/17/25 | Patriots Projected to Land Explosive RB. While the New England Patriots have much more dire of a need at wide receiver than running back, it wouldn't hurt the Patriots to see which halfbacks are available this offseason. The tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson is not exactly awe-inspiring, and while Stevenson's struggles in particular almost surely have a lot to do with the offensive line, New England could stand to add a more explosive option. The Pats could look to allocate some of their massive cap space toward a running back in free agency, but it seems more likely the Patriots will rely on the NFL Draft if they are indeed going to address their backfield. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-p... |