RB · NE · 24 yrs · exp 1 · UC Davis
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The New England Patriots' running back corps, featuring Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, is set for training camp with a focus on improving efficiency despite a productive 2025 season. Stevenson, a veteran, aims for consistency after an up-and-down year, while Henderson looks to build on an explosive rookie season. Competition for backup roles will include Lan Larison and Terrell Jennings
New England Patriots rookie running back Jam Miller will be competing for a backup role behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026 after he was selected in the seventh round in April out of the University of Alabama, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. New England doesn't have a clear-cut RB3 on its roster like they did last summer with veteran Antonio Gibson. Lazar suggests it will be a four-man competition between Miller, Terrell Jennings, Lan Larison, and undrafted rookie Myles Montgomery for what will likely be one spot on the 53-man roster. Miller is a compact runner with good straight-line speed, and his experience as a core special-teamer early in his career at Alabama should help his cause. His best path to playing time as a rookie with the Patriots will be if Stevenson misses time due to an injury, so Miller can be avoided in redraft fantasy leagues in 2026. In dynasty/keeper formats, Miller is strictly a stash candidate in his first year if you have either Henderson or Stevenson rostered
We are in the midst of the NFL offseason, with little going on around the league as a whole and the New England Patriots specifically at the moment. Naturally, this week’s version of our Sunday Patriots Notes is therefore a shortened one. Nonetheless, there are still a few things to talk about. So, let’s dive straight in. The Patriots may not be singing the “draft and develop” tune quite as loudly as they did early during Eliot Wolf’s tenure as quasi-general manager, but they have still brought in a significant number of young players over the last few seasons. Among them are 21 entering their second seasons in the league — players naturally in position to make the famous sophomore jump. Let’s take a closer look at them to find out who should be expected to show some significant improvement heading into 2026. RB TreVeyon Henderson : The Patriots’ second-round pick a year ago, Henderson led the team in every major rushing statistic as a rookie. However, on the year as a whole he still played second fiddle to starter Rhamondre Stevenson . That is not necessarily expected to change too much this fall, but the youngster should still take on a more active role in the rotation. Improved vision and blocking should help him do so and become even more of a big play threat than he already was in 2025. RB Lan Larison : After missing all of last season due to a leg injury, Larison will be competing for the No. 3 running back spot behind Stevenson and Henderson this summer. Based on spring practices, the versatile change-of-pace back can be seen as a frontrunner for that role. FB Brock Lampe : Lampe, like Larison, had to spend all of 2025 on injured reserve. However, his path to a roster spot is blocked by veteran free agency pickup Reggie Gilliam . Pending incident of accident, Gilliam will be the Patriots’ fullback, leaving Lampe to aim for the practice squad. WR Kyle Williams : Williams ran hot and cold during his rookie season but despite some promising plays had a limited overall impact. With the Patriots having revamped their receiving corps through the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs , he will face increased competition for playing time. That said, better depth especially at the X-receiver spot might allow the team to use him in a fashion better suited for his skillset. WR Efton Chism III : Chism was a non-factor for much of 2025, but did spend all year on the 53-man roster nonetheless. He will get another prime opportunity to earn a spot on the team, and we believe he will ultimately be successful . Whether that means a more active role on offense or in the return game remains to be seen, but with Mack Hollins , DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte all in a contract year, the Patriots might be playing the long game. WR Jeremiah Webb : Webb spent all of 2025 on the practice squad. Unless the former UDFA can show a massive jump during the summer, and the spring does not suggest that will be the case, this looks like a best-case scenario again for him. TE C.J. Dippre: The Patriots’ tight end depth took a hit when Julian Hill suffered a season-ending knee injury during OTAs, leaving the door wide open for others to earn the TE2 role behind Hunter Henry . Dippre has some talent and will get a chance to prove himself, but it would not be a surprise if the team went in a different direction. OT Will Campbell: Of all the Patriots second-year candidates, Campbell might be under the most pressure. The fourth overall selection in last year’s draft started all 17 of the games he was available for and had some promising stretches of play before a knee injury derailed his season and left him struggling in the playoffs. Now fully healthy and with a year of experience under his belt, he is in a prime position to take a step forward and help solidify the left side of New England ’s offensive line. OT Marcus Bryant : Bryant will be competing for a backup spot behind Campbell, Morgan Moses and Caleb Lomu. The team did give him plent [... truncated ...]
New England Patriots running back Jam Miller could be an interesting stash option for dynasty managers. The Patriots selected Miller in the seventh-round of this year's draft. He figures to compete for the No. 3 spot in the backfield with Terrell Jennings, Myles Montgomery, and Lan Larison. This past season, Miller rushed for 504 yards on 130 carries with three touchdowns in 11 games at Alabama. The 3.9 yards per carry isn't ideal, but the Patriots believe Miller has the potential to be a decent contributor. The Patriots often deploy three-man rotations in the backfield, which could give Miller some value right away, assuming he wins the job. At worst, Miller is someone worth stashing on the taxi squad in case an injury happens to Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson
After a 2024 season with UC Davis in which Larison set a school record with 2,387 all-purpose yards, including 1,465 on the ground and 847 as a receiver, while scoring 23 total TDs, the 5-11, 209-pounder signed with the Patriots as a UDFA, but he subsequently landed on IR in August due to a broken foot. Now that he's past the issue, Larison is poised to compete for depth slotting behind top RBs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, with early reports out of OTAs indicating that the 24-year-old has a real chance to claim the team's No. 3 job
OTA notes from the Patriots indicate Drake Maye is shining, and A.J. Brown made his debut. There are also updates on offensive line shifts and other team news
TEAM TALK Patriots Unfiltered: OTA recap & takeaways , charting the depth, NFL news. (2 hours) Photos: First look at Patriots OTAs . LOCAL LINKS Ethan Hurwitz explains why Mike Onwenu’s pay cut is a major win for the Patriots’ future plans. Sophie Weller shares 9 observations from Patriots’ OTAs Day 2 practice. 1. Caleb Lomu splitting reps with Morgan Moses . Plus, player of the day, QB reps, Lan Larison clearly RB3, More! Mark Morse ’s OTA Report: Running back and Quarterback analysis. Clare Cooper has her eye on OTAs . ‘Nine voluntary organized team activities will be undertaken over the next three weeks, with the 3 day mandatory veteran minicamp being held from the 15th to 17th of June.’ Ethan Hurwitz talks about what Caleb Lomu showed at Patriots OTAs and where the rookie is lining up. Mike D’Abate finds second-year kicker Andy Borregales hungry for success and intent on surpassing last season’s impressive rookie campaign. Ethan Hurwitz previews the 2026 QB room: Drake Maye remains top dog. Michael DeVito considers whether the Patriots have done enough to maximize Drake Maye’s production before his salary hits the roof. Sara Marshall says the battle for the final spots on the receiving chart will be a huge one for fans to watch. Ethan Hurwitz spotlights underrated DT Cory Durden , who has a huge opportunity in OTAs to take a larger role in 2026. Graham Wilker makes the case that Craig Woodson could have a big break out season with mentoring safety Kevin Byard alongside him. Alex Barth relays Mike Vrabel sharing his first thoughts on the Patriots’ 2026 draft class . On Caleb Lomu: “He’s been an unbelievably coachable player. He’s young, he’s big, he’s athletic, and he’s willing to learn.” Danny Jaillet hears Mike Vrabel reacting to insanely difficult 2026 schedule . “I’m excited about the rest of the schedule…It’ll be all of our jobs to make sure that the players are ready when and where we play.” Danny Jaillet gets Drake Maye’s early thoughts on WR Romeo Doubs . “It’s building. He’s eager. That’s the best thing you see in a new receiver, it’s a new offense…” Ian Logue highlights Drake Maye on AJ Brown trade rumors: “If he ends up being on our team, great.” Pats Chat podcast: Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley break down everything that took place on and off the field at OTAs. (57 min.) Patriots podcast: Greg Bedard on Drake Maye, Mike Vrabel, Romeo Doubs , and more at Day 1 of OTAs. (12 min.) NATIONAL NEWS Joel Corry (CBS Sports) Agent’s Take: The Eagles and A.J. Brown are headed for a split. Here’s what’s next. Mike Kadlick (SI) The compromise that could land the Eagles a first-round pick and the Pats A.J. Brown. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) For A.J. Brown trade , it’s Patriots or no one. Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: The NFL’s division most up for grabs in 2026; Plus, the league’s domestic violence problem, Kellen Moore’s second season and more. Gilberto Manzano (SI) Over/under win total predictions for all 32 teams. 2. New England Patriots: 9.5. Prediction: Under. “Maybe it’s better to wait to take the under here…“ /yeahhh… maybe . Dan Parr (NFL.com) Which NFL teams could dethrone Super Bowl champion Seahawks? Ranking top 8 candidates. Bills included, No Pats. Ben Solak (ESPN) 2026 NFL offseason: Ranking 10 biggest position upgrades . No Pats. Gennaro Filice (NFL.com) 12 NFL rookies who NEED to succeed in Year 1. No Pats. Garrett Podell (CBS Sports) Second-year players poised for massive breakout. No Pats. Josh Alper (ProFootballTalk) Geno Smith : Succeeding with the Jets would be like “a story in a movie”. /Yeah, a fantasy . Charean Williams (ProFootballTalk) NFL moves up date of the cutdown deadline to 53 players, by 2 days. Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) NBA revamps draft lottery to address tanking
TEAM TALK Press Conference Transcripts: Mike Vrabel (Plus 18 min. video) – Drake Maye (Plus 10 min. video) Press Conferences: Milton Williams – Andy Borregales . (13 min. video) Highlights: Patriots hit the practice field for OTAs . (30 sec. video) Patriots Catch-22: Wednesday OTA takeaways , Vrabel & Maye media access recap, AFC East. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Darren Hartwell & Phil Perry ’s Patriots OTA observations: Vrabel brings the energy, Maye’s day; More. Doug Kyed ’s OTAs observations: Rookie CB Charles Woods makes strong first impression; Player of the day: DeMario Douglas ; QB corner; Studs: CB Karon Prunty, LB K.J. Britt ; Duds: RB Lan Larison , QB Tommy DeVito; Offensive & Defensive notes; More. Taylor Kyles recaps Patriots open OTA Day 1: Up-and-down day for Drake Maye, top offense; More. Mark Daniels gives us five takeaways from the Patriots first open OTAs practice . 1. Drake Maye, Patriots offense was OK. 2. Receiver stock. 3. Cornerbacks step up; More. Ethan Hurwitz ’ Patriots OTAs Notebook: Key names missing, rookie grabs INT; More. Alex Barth ’s Patriots OTA notebook: Who was where as spring practices begin. Ethan Hurwitz spotlights the biggest winners from Day 1 of open OTAs. Doug Kyed reports Christian Gonzalez was the most notable absence from Patriots OTAs due in large part to the contract extension that he’s eligible to sign as a fourth-year pro. Mark Daniels sees the Patriots’ plan for rookie tackle Caleb Lomu coming into focus at OTAs. Meghan Ottolini says the wide receiver room is Patriots’ big offseason mystery. Jennifer Streeter talks about how Drake Maye feels more comfortable with Josh McDaniels and the offense. Karen Guregian asks Drake Maye what his Super Bowl hangover was like. Mark Daniels notes Drake Maye sees Patriots tackle Will Campbell bouncing back in 2026. Mike Reiss highlights Mike Vrabel’s presser yesterday calling his family-football balance ‘really good’. Mike Reiss tells us Caleb Lomu received a glowing review from Mike Vrabel. (1 min. video) NATIONAL NEWS Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: Brendan Sorsby ’s next steps if he loses injunction, Plus, updates on the Vikings’ GM search, an A.J. Brown trade and more. Matt Verderame (SI) NFL’s coach-QB duo ranking . No. 3 Vrabel-Maye. [+9]. /Click for commentary . Eva Geitheim (SI) The latest buzz from OTAs: What players are saying about an A.J. Brown trade, Brandon Aiyuk & More. Chris Bumbaca (USA Today) AJ Brown trade to Patriots feels inevitable. What QB Drake Maye said about star WR. Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Report: Patriots, Eagles “not particularly close” on A.J. Brown deal. Zach Roberts (Carolina Panthers-SI) Panthers could trade Xavier Legette to Patriot s if A.J. Brown trade never takes shape. Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Mike Vrabel on adding a WR: We want to strengthen the roster wherever we can. Sean Leahy (Yahoo! Sports) Patriots’ Mike Vrabel on keeping focus on coaching: ‘We all have to deal with things outside of here’ Myles Simmons (ProFootballTalk) Drake Maye: Playing Seahawks Week 1 provides “extra motivation” for training camp. Jeremy Fowler , et al (ESPN) NFL trade offers for Coleman, Kmet , Richardson, Thibodeaux
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