Patriots expect Rhamondre Stevenson to miss weeks due to knee injury

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to miss the next few weeks because of a multi-week knee injury. After a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers, reports indicate that Stevenson has a plantaris tendon issue. While he will sit out Week 10, the Patriots' upcoming Week 11 bye could allow them to avoid placing him on injured reserve, provided they anticipate his return by Week 13 or 14. This absence leaves the Patriots' backfield thin, especially with TreVeyon Henderson also dealing with an injury. The team may consider trading for additional running back depth before the NFL trade deadline.

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