The New England Patriots are not receiving good news just days before their season opener.
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson and cornerback Jack Jones were both not spotted at practice on Friday just days before the team is set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Fox Borough.
If Stevenson cannot go, it means that former Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will get the start in his first game.
Stevenson has practiced all week and hasn’t been listed on New England’s injury reports on Wednesday or Thursday.
The Patriots will reveal their practice/injury report later on Friday.
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It’s unclear why Stevenson wasn’t at practice, but it should be noted there was an illness going around earlier this week. Stevenson is the team’s lead running back and also led the squad in receptions last season. He figures to play an important role against the Eagles on Sunday.
Elliott, a two-time rushing champion, rushed for a career-low 876 yards and 3.8 yards per carry in 2022 in 15 games with the Dallas Cowboys.
