Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said before Week 5 he'd be benching Rhamondre Stevenson due to fumbling issues, but the veteran running back still produced vs. the Dolphins.
Stevenson had 12 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown vs. Miami, continuing to play a significant role in New England's offense.
However, he left the game momentarily in the fourth quarter after sustaining a potential leg injury.
Here are the latest updates on Stevenson's injury status against the Dolphins.
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Rhamondre Stevenson injury update
As the Patriots were looking to take the lead with a few minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Stevenson got the ball, but he appeared to injure his leg as he was being tackled by multiple Dolphins defenders.
BREAKING: #Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson seems to have a lower leg/ankle injury.
— New England Sports Fellow (@NESportsFellow) October 6, 2024
Stevenson is now on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/fLK2xSPUOL
After the play, Stevenson came up limping and was looked at by the Patriots' medical staff for an extended period. He didn't go into the medical tent, remaining on the sidelines as New England's offense was on the field.
Stevenson came back in the game just before New England wrapped up its second-to-last drive of the game with a turnover on downs, but he didn't see the ball.
After the game, Stevenson said he doesn't expect the injury to be an issue going forward and it was a helmet to his calf that caused the injury.
Rhamondre Stevenson says he took a helmet to his calf, but just left to make sure he was good before getting back on the field
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) October 6, 2024
Adds he doesn’t think it will be a long-term issue pic.twitter.com/YYn71ULYBo
Stevenson already entered Week 5 with questions about his playing time due to Mayo's benching comments, but nevertheless, he turned in another solid performance on the ground.
Based on his postgame comments, Stevenson should be available for the Patriots moving forward, but his injury status could still be one to keep an eye on.
