Rhamondre Stevenson injury update: Patriots receive positive news

The New England Patriots offense will have one of its starters available on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to make his comeback from a foot injury, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Stevenson competed over the weekend and was listed as questionable on the injury report. However, the Patriots decided against promoting a running back from their practice squad for their upcoming game in London – a decision that can be seen as a positive sign regarding the 26-year-old's availability.

Earlier this week, Stevenson himself gave a positive update on his injury status and his possible return on Sunday.

“I'm fine at the moment,” he told reporters in London. “I had to take a few days off, but I feel like I should be ready to play on Sunday.”

Stevenson, a fourth-round draft pick by the Patriots in 2021, received a four-year, $36 million contract extension this offseason. Although the team had confidence in him, the early stages of his 2024 season were challenging.

Before Stevenson suffered the aforementioned foot injury in Week 5 against the Miami Dolphins, he had fumbled the ball in each of the first four games of the season. Although he was productive as a runner, his ball security issues led to him losing his starting spot for that particular game to Antonio Gibson.

It remains to be seen what big role Stevenson will play upon his return. He enters Week 7 as New England's leader in touches (90), scrimmage yards (393) and touchdowns (3).

The Patriots' game against the Jaguars at Wembley Stadium will kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET or 2:30 p.m. local time.