Patriots Elevate Running Backs Amid Stevenson, Gibson Injuries

The New England Patriots are facing challenges with their running back depth due to injuries, notably to starter Rhamondre Stevenson, who has missed practices with a toe injury. Stevenson leads the team in rushing and receiving yards, but if he cannot play against the Atlanta Falcons, rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to take on a larger role after a strong recent performance. The Patriots recently promoted Terrell Jennings from the practice squad to the 53-man roster to provide additional depth; Jennings has contributed both on offense and special teams this season. To further bolster the position, the team added veteran D’Ernest Johnson and signed Rushawn Baker and Jonathan Ward to the practice squad, reflecting a strategic reshaping of the running back group following Antonio Gibson’s season-ending knee injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel has expressed strong support for Jennings, praising his toughness, special teams contributions, and readiness to step up when needed. Overall, the Patriots are managing their running back roster proactively to maintain competitiveness despite injury setbacks.