The Patriots are hosting free agent RB Ezekiel Elliott on a visit today. The team has also had Dalvin Cook on its radar as it examines backfield additions behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson.

Related Players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong Jr, Ty Montgomery

This would be a gigantic damper on Stevenson's early down role, but it looks like the team is determined to find a FA veteran RB in the mix. Hopefully a prospective signing will continue to put a damper on his ADP, as he should still have a majority role in the offense.

The New England Patriots have waived running back James Robinson after signing him to a two-year, $4M deal this offseason.

Related Players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

The contract had only $150,000 in guaranteed money, which was a red flag, to begin with. This strengthens the case even further for Rhamondre Stevenson to be an absolute fantasy stud this season and possibly opens up the door for a little more usage from Strong.
There has been a light buzz on more Ty Montgomery usage, but that has been circulating for about three seasons across multiple teams, so we would do well to ignore that.

Patriots injury update: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) has been downgraded to out.

Related players: Damien Harris, Pierre Strong, Kevin Harris

Stevenson tried to return to the game before heading to the locker room and eventually being ruled out. Stevenson's injury is worth monitoring as Damien Harris was inactive for Week 14 leaving Strong and Kevin Harris to handle the workload. Strong outshined Kevin Harris, running five times for 70 yards and a score and adding a two catches for 20 yards. Kevin Harris ran eight times for 26 yards and a score. Kevin Harris is considered more of an early down, bruising back while Strong is more of the change of pace and pass-catching back, but did showoff his speed with a 44-yard run.

No sign of Jakobi Meyers, Trent Brown, Isaiah Wynn, Damien Harris, and Jalen Mills at today’s Patriots practice. Garrett Gilbert also missing from the practice squad.

Related Players: Rhamondre Stevenson

Rhamondre Stevenson has been crushing in fantasy all season long, but even more so when Harris has missed time. Stevenson's passing game prowess makes him a must-start regardless, but he has an overall RB1 ceiling if Harris is out in Week 14.

Patriots ruled out RB Damien Harris for Thursday night’s game vs. Buffalo.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Kevin Harris, Pierre Strong Jr.

Stevenson should be in store for a busy Week 13 with Harris out of the lineup, even in a tough matchup against the Bills. Harris and Strong could factor in a bit, but Stevenson projects to be an RB1 on Thursday night.

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that Patriots RB Damien Harris is not expected to play Thursday night against the Bills.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson

There is a possibility Harris could miss more time since he is considered week-to-week, the blurb said. Stevenson will remain the Patriots' lead running back while Harris is sidelined and should be considered an RB1 candidate in this role.

Patriots injury report for the first practice before facing the Browns Sunday. Of note: Mac Jones (ankle) is still listed as limited. Damien Harris (hamstring) also limited.

Related players: Bailey Zappe, Rhamondre Stevenson

Zappe lead the Patriots, also helped by the defense, to a shutout victory over the Lions last week. Stevenson ran 25 times for 161 yards after Harris got hurt, so if Harris misses this week, Stevenson would be a very good fantasy play getting the bulk of the work. Zappe would get the start again if Jones can't go, but Jones did practice last week and seemed close to playing.

Patriots RB Damien Harris is likely to miss multiple games because of the hamstring injury.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

Harris suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Lions. Harris is still getting tests, but the expectation is he'll be out for a bit, the tweet went on to say. We already posted a story about Stevenson's big day on the ground with Harris out, and Stevenson should get a bulk of the work going forward with Harris sidelined, making him a great fantasy option.

Bill Belichick's postgame comments spoke volumes when he said of Rhamondre Stevenson, "He's a really good football player. So glad we have him. Love him. Love him."

Related players: Damien Harris

The blurb pointed out the Patriots will likely always have some type of RB committee, but the piece thinks Stevenson has now put himself in position to be the top option in any pairing as he rushed for 161 rush yards.

Damien Harris doesn't seem to be worried about whatever had him limping off the field late in the game.

"I'm fine dog *chuckles* look at me, I'm fine!"

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

It's something to keep an eye on for owners as Harris appeared to have a somewhat serious injury against the Steelers in Week 2. While what he said is good news, if he's unable to go it could mean a huge, potential workload for Stevenson. We'll hopefully know more Wednesday.