Through his first three NFL seasons, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has showcased a versatile skill set. He’s averaged 4.5 yards per carry on 499 career totes, and he’s added 121 receptions, to boot — an average of 40 per season.
Heading into Year 4, Stevenson believes he is “pretty close” to reaching an extension to remain in New England beyond this season, which is the last one on his rookie contract, via MassLive. The running back market took a step forward this offseason as several backs inked long-term deals, and it’s possible Stevenson could benefit from that.
So far in his career, Stevenson has largely split the snaps with another back. For his first two years, that was Damien Harris. Last season, it was Ezekiel Elliott. This year, it looks like he’ll share the backfield with Antonio Gibson, whom the Patriots signed to a three-year deal in free agency.
Still, bringing in another back to complement him doesn’t mean the Pats lack confidence in Stevenson. In fact, new head coach Jerod Mayo appears to think quite highly of the fourth-year back.
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Author : Jared Dubin
Publish date : 2024-06-10 19:00:00
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