The New England Patriots are preparing for a huge international game on Sunday. New England will travel to Germany to take on Detroit in what should be a juicy international showdown. One Patriots player was excited that one offensive weapon returned to practice on Thursday despite his recent injury.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye blasted the media after Rhamondre Stevenson returned to practice on Thursday ahead of Week 10.
“I think that just speaks to, first off, the media not really knowing what they're talking about a lot of the time,” Maye said on Thursday, per Patriots reporter Andrew Callahan. “And just a guy that wants to be out there, wants to be back for the team and that — we're in the midst of trying to make a make a run here and win a big one before the bye.”
Stevenson suffered his knee injury late in last week's loss to the Packers. The prognosis did not look good, with insider Adam Schefter reporting that Stevenson could miss a few weeks with a knee tendon injury.
The veteran running back did not practice on Wednesday, which seemed to confirm Schefter's reporting. However, Maye's attitude suggests that Stevenson's condition could be better than previously thought.
Patriots receiver DeMario “Pop” Douglas gave his own update on Stevenson. It sounds like the veteran running back is doing everything he can to get back on the field.
“I be talking to him, (he) be like, ‘Try. I'm finna do what I can do.' He's working. He's getting better,” Douglas added, per Callahan.
Patriots fans should measure their expectations at this point. Stevenson was only seen working off to the side, not working in drills with teammates. If Stevenson is unable to play, Corey Kiner and Lan Larison will be New England's top running backs.
As usual, fans should keep an eye on the injury report for more details on Stevenson's status.
Patriots at Lions kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET on Nov 15 from Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.