Patriots Veteran Gets Concerning Injury Report

The New England Patriots have lost a few veterans this offseason and may not be joined by another veteran. Mike Reiss from ESPN shared an update about Patriots veteran James White and his hip injury.

White sustained his injury in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. His team was playing against the New Orleans Saints. This injury was a big blow for the Patriots as White missed the remainder of the season and many thought that he’d suit up for the upcoming season. According to Reiss, White walked with “an uncomfortable gait”.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick relied on White throughout the years. He became a top player on the roster and fans can’t wait for him to return. White is an incredible versatile player and yes, his leadership skills are insane. How will the Patriots handle White’s potential absence? To be honest, he may not join his teammates in September.

Patriots veteran to miss more time due to injury

The Patriots have nice depth at running back and White’s absence may not be a big problem. Belichick selected Pierre Strong Jr. from South Dakota and Kevin Harris from South Carolina. The Patriots have two rookies at running back. Damien Harris did his wonders in 2021 and he is expected to have another big season. Rhamondre Stevenson is here and NFL experts have high expectations from him.

If you ask Belichick, he will say that Harris will take most of the carries. How will Harris fit in the system? Stevenson has a higher ceiling because of his versatility. He is young and healthy and his natural receiving talent makes him a good target. Did Stevenson improve his game? Stevenson finished second to his veteran teammate in rushing yards in 2021. Harris had 292 yards and 15 touchdowns. Stevenson did 606 yards on the ground and 5 touchdowns. If Stevenson can handle his third-down duties, the Patriots will snatch the opportunity right away. Let’s see how things go in 2022. Both Stevenson and Harris will do their best in training camp. It’s a tough battle after all.