The Patriots got a jolt of good news from their injury report this Thursday, even with practice happening all the way over in Munich: running back Rhamondre Stevenson, a crucial piece of their offense, was upgraded from a non-participant on Wednesday to a limited participant. This is exactly what fans were hoping to see after his knee had him sidelined.
Stevenson’s Crucial Return and the Munich Buzz
Stevenson’s limited return is big-time for the Patriots. We’re talking about a guy who leads his team with 399 rushing yards, tacking on two touchdowns on the ground. But he’s not just a runner; he’s also hauled in 26 passes for 258 yards and two more scores. That kind of dual-threat production is impossible to replace, and seeing him back on the field, even in a limited capacity during a reportedly light practice, means everything. You know the coaching staff is breathing a collective sigh of relief, hoping he can be a full go soon. Plus, how cool is it that this news is breaking from Munich? You don’t get that every day.
A.J. Brown Still Limited, Other Key Players on the Mend
While Stevenson saw an upgrade, the situation for A.J. Brown remains a concern. He’s been dealing with an ankle and knee issue, and for the second practice in a row, he was listed as limited. This dude hasn’t played since that October 22 loss to the Bears, so the fact that he “may also be back this week” is a hopeful sign, but that limited tag still hangs heavy. When a playmaker like Brown is hobbled, it changes everything for an offense.
Beyond those two stars, a handful of other players saw some positive movement, getting upgraded from DNP to limited: tight end Cameron Latu (back), offensive lineman Walter Rouse (concussion protocol), and safety Brenden Schooler (hamstring). Meanwhile, safety Kevin Byard (chest), fullback Reggie Gilliam (knee), tight end Hunter Henry (foot), offensive tackle Morgan Moses (foot), offensive lineman Greg Van Roten (hamstring), and cornerback Charles Woods (hamstring) all stayed limited. On the bright side, quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder) is listed as full, which is fantastic news for his team. However, offensive lineman Ben Brown (knee) and cornerback Carlton Davis (knee) were previously ruled out, adding to the injury toll.
As both Stevenson’s team and A.J. Brown’s team look ahead, these injury reports are going to be under a microscope. Stevenson’s return, even if limited, injects some much-needed life, while the ongoing uncertainty around Brown keeps everyone on edge. We’ll be watching closely to see if any of these guys can push through and make an impact when it counts this week.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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