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.
Christian Barmore missed most of last season with recurring symptoms from blood clots, but he’s expected to be a full participant at Patriots practices.
Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson have played well for New England, but there is still much to be desired in that room. A recent report hinted at the potential to add another running back that would eat into the usage of both Gibson and Stevenson.
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There has not been much excitement around New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson in quite a long time. He is not young, a top player, or on a successful team.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The 2025 NFL Draft has a lot of stacked position groups. Defensive tackles, edge rushers, and tight ends are among the most prominent groups that have an abundance of talent.
The New England Patriots need wide receivers and offensive linemen more than anything else on the offensive side of the ball, but that does not mean they are entirely set at every other position.
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.
Amid the New England Patriots' many offseason priorities, running back doesn’t appear to be one of the bigger ones at first glance. That said, Patriots insider Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston broke down how the team needs to move on from running back Rhamondre Stevenson. The position is a “sneaky offseason priority,” as Curran put it.
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 New England Patriots went into the season thinking their backfield situation was set, as they signed Rhamondre Stevenson to an extension and added Antonio Gibson via free agency.
With the 2024 season over, it’s time for the New England Patriots to turn the page to 2025 and focus on improving their roster heading into the new year.
The New England Patriots didn't get a whole lot from their running backs in 2024, with quarterback Drake Maye actually representing the saving grace of their rushing attack.
The New England Patriots are entering what is expected to be a very busy offseason. As the team looks to get back into playoff contention, anything could happen.
The New England Patriots are in dire need of offensive weapons this offseason, and while the crux of the issue is at wide receiver, the Patriots could also use some help in their backfield.
The New England Patriots made a couple of moves in an attempt to fortify their backfield last offseason, signing Rhamondre Stevenson to an extension and adding Antonio Gibson in free agency.
The Patriots’ succession plan for Bill Belichick clearly didn’t go as planned, as Jerod Mayo was let go after only one ugly season at the helm. However, there were cracks in the organization’s overall plan before Robert Kraft even named Mayo as his head coach.
Before kickoff for this Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Chargers and New England Patriots, fans learned that Jerod Mayo made a change to his backfield. Rhamondre Stevenson has been New England's starting running back for the majority of the season.
The NFL offseason can't get here soon enough for the New England Patriots, who will be looking to fill a plethora of needs up and down their roster. But while some of the Patriots' needs are obvious (like wide receiver and offensive line), they also have some under-the-radar holes that need to be addressed.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye forced overtime in his team’s game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday with one of the most unbelievable plays of the season.
After suffering a foot injury against the Miami Dolphins on Oct. 6 and missing a Week 6 game against the Houston Texans, New England RB Rhamondre Stevenson returned to practice on Friday.
Stevenson has been the team’s top backfield option for the last three seasons and was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2022.
New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson did not participate in practice all week due to a foot injury and was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass.
According to their team website, Patriots HC Jerod Mayo has decided to bench RB Rhamondre Stevenson in favor of RB Antonio Gibson in Week 5 due to ball security concerns.
Perhaps this week's trade of star pass rusher Matthew Judon to the Atlanta Falcons hasn't completely set in for New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson yet.
The New England Patriots re-signed their all-purpose running back long-term, extending Rhamondre Stevenson on a four-year deal worth $36 million. The former fourth-round pick in 2021 gets $17 million in guarantees with his new contract, as he was slated to be a free agent in 2025.
The New England Patriots have signed one of their top offensive players to a contract extension.
On Thursday, the New England Patriots signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four-year deal with up to $48 million, including $17 million of guaranteed money. Here's what that means for Pittsburgh.
As expected, the Patriots and Rhamondre Stevenson have worked out a deal. The fourth-year running back has agreed to a four-year, $36M extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.
It looks like he will have the chance to stay in Foxborough beyond 2024, but some work remains.
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