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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is preparing for another challenging game and could receive additional help after teammate Rhamondre Stevenson traveled with the team and appeared at a recent practice session.
Surprisingly, previous reports indicated Stevenson would miss weeks due to an injury. However, the running back's recent appearance at practice raises the possibility of an earlier return, which could provide a major boost when the team faces the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany, this weekend.
During a press conference on Thursday, Maye addressed those previous reports about his teammate, calling out the media over the accuracy of its information.
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"I think that just speaks to, first off, the media not really knowing 100% what they’re talking about a lot of the time… [He’s] a guy that wants to be out there. Wants to be back for his team. … We’re in the midst of planning to make a run here and win a big one before the bye. So, this is a time for a lot of the players on this team to try and get out there, play with their teammates. [I know] that he’s a great player and he can help us out," Maye told reporters.
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Earlier this week, ESPN's Mike Reiss cited NFL insider Ian Rapoport, who reported that Stevenson was dealing with an injury to the back of his knee, and it was "expected to keep him out the next few weeks."
ESPN's Reiss shared a video on Thursday showing Stevenson participating in drills off to the side after the team landed in Munich. As of this writing, he's still listed as "doubtful" on the team's injury report for Sunday's game.
"Still a chance he could play Sunday," Reiss wrote on his video clip shared to X.
Stevenson has 102 carries for 399 yards and two rushing touchdowns. He had just 32 yards on the ground in Sunday's 45-27 loss to the Packers, but also caught a touchdown pass. Stevenson suffered the knee injury late in the third quarter.
With the Patriots looking to bounce back from last weekend's loss to the Green Bay Packers, they can use all the help they can get. Wide receiver AJ Brown participated in Thursday's "jog-through" with the team, giving positive signs about his potential return from knee and ankle injuries.
However, TreVeyon Henderson will miss another game due to an undisclosed illness. If Stevenson doesn't play, then Corey Kiner is expected to receive most of the backfield touches, according to NBC Sports.
The 5-4 New England Patriots face the 6-2 Detroit Lions at 9:30 a.m. ET, in Munich, Germany, on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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