Patriots Starting RB 'Didn't Change Anything' In Offseason

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The New England Patriots selected running back Rhamondre Stevenson in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. In his limited time with the team, he has seen the worst football in Foxboro since 1992. 

As the longest-tenured member of this Patriots offense, perhaps no one felt more relief after season one of Mike Vrabel. 

“Very rewarding,” Stevenson told reporters. “Our hard work finally paid off it seemed like. Even in those losing seasons, we were coming in here, putting our best foot forward, practicing hard each day. But to see it, you know, pay off and get some wins, get some championships, get to the Super Bowl… Yeah, it felt good.”

Stevenson is coming off a career-low in rushing yards with just 603 despite the team’s success. On the flip side, his receiving total more than doubled between 2024 and 2025. He found the end zone a career-high nine times as he adopted a new role as the short-yardage back. 

The five-year starter is not sweating the decreased workload. He told reporters that he isn’t planning on changing a thing ahead of 2026.

“I wouldn’t say it’s nothing really I changed like that, but just trying to stay in shape,” Stevenson said. “I kind of say the same thing every spring. I feel like, you know, it’s a long season, just getting ready for the long season.”

Stevenson is entering year two of a four-year extension he signed in 2024. With a built-in out after this season, the pressure is on to keep his touches productive. 

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