The New England Patriots have officially ruled out running back Rhamondre Stevenson against the Arizona Cardinals.
There was hope that the second-year starter would have a chance to finish the game after he returned briefly from an ankle injury suffered in the first quarter.
After a few plays, he headed back to the locker room early before halftime to be evaluated. He was later ruled out for the rest of the game by the team. It’s a worst-case scenario for the Patriots considering they entered the game with Damien Harris also sidelined with an injury.
The offense just can’t seem to catch a break.
Patriots injury update: RB Rhamondre Stevenson is downgraded to out (ankle).
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) December 13, 2022
No Stevenson and Harris means more opportunities for rookie running backs Kevin Harris and Pierre Strong Jr. in a pivotal Monday Night Football showdown with a festy Cardinals team stepping up on both sides of the ball.
