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Patriots To Curb Rhamondre Stevenson’s Role After Costly Fumbles

ESPN reporting points to a Week 4 snap cut to reinforce Mike Vrabel’s accountability standard.

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New England Patriots receiver DeMario Douglas (3) celebrates his touchdown with Hunter Henry during the first quarter of a game against the Raiders at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson tries to break past Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly during the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
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Overview

  • Stevenson lost two fumbles, including a goal-line giveaway, in the Patriots’ 21-14 Week 3 loss to the Steelers.
  • Practice observations showed rookie TreVeyon Henderson leading a ball-carrier drill, followed by Antonio Gibson and then Stevenson, according to reporter Mike Reiss.
  • ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports Stevenson’s workload is likely to be reduced in the short term, with coaches aiming to solve the issue rather than impose a permanent demotion.
  • An immediate release is viewed as unlikely given an estimated $12 million dead-cap hit and Stevenson’s value in pass protection and receiving.
  • Henderson and Gibson are positioned for more opportunities, with Henderson seen as a longer-term option after fumbling just twice across 590 college carries.