Patriots hit with tough injury update to Rhamondre Stevenson

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Patriots hit with tough injury update to Rhamondre Stevenson

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated Nov 9, 2026 10:51 PM ET

The New England Patriots will need to power through without Rhamondre Stevenson for at least the next few games.

The Patriots running back is reportedly expected to miss “the next few weeks” due to a plantaris tendon issue in the back of his knee. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Stevenson will not need surgery to address the injury.

#Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to miss the next few weeks because of plantaris tendon issue in the back of his knee, sources say. No surgery, just rest and rehab for Stevenson. https://t.co/qnJngxsP4H
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10, 2026

Stevenson sustained the injury in the third quarter of New England’s Week 9 clash against the Green Bay Packers. The 28-year-old was brought down awkwardly after making a 6-yard catch.

Stevenson has been the Patriots’ most reliable rushing threat this season. The six-year pro leads the team in both carries (102) and rushing yards (399).

The Patriots’ running back corps has been severely depleted in recent weeks, with both Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson dealing with issues. Henderson revealed last week that he had experienced an “unusual medical emergency” that forced him to miss New England’s last two games.

With both Stevenson and Henderson out, the Patriots may need to rely heavily on second-year running back Corey Kiner. The Cincinnati alum has tallied 244 yards and a touchdown on 50 carries across 9 games this season.

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