The Patriots are kicking off their Week 5 practice with some serious roster headaches, as Head Coach Mike Vrabel just announced that running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Mack Hollins are expected to miss the team’s initial on-field work. That is not the news you want to hear at the start of a new week.
Stevenson’s Injury Forces Immediate Action
Stevenson’s absence stems from a lower body injury he picked up late in last Sunday’s win over the Bills. Vrabel kept the specifics under wraps, but the team’s move on Tuesday tells you everything. The Patriots worked out veteran running back Jamaal Williams, a clear signal they are not messing around when it comes to Stevenson’s availability. When you are bringing in guys for workouts that fast, it screams “concern.”
Other Key Players Sidelined
Stevenson is not the only offensive weapon on the sidelines. Wide receiver Mack Hollins is also out after injuring his calf in Buffalo. And on the defensive side, cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains out of practice. He has been dealing with a shoulder injury that kept him off the field all last week too.
So, as the Patriots gear up for Week 5, they are looking at a pretty banged-up roster, especially on offense. Vrabel has his work cut out for him to get these guys ready for whatever challenge comes next.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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