Patriots Injury Report: Two Key Starters Get Time To Recuperate

Rhamondre Stevenson and David Andrews showing up on the New England Patriots injury report normally would be a cause for concern.

But not this time for two key cogs in New England’s offense.

Even though it is very early into the season, Stevenson and Andrews both received non-injury related maintenance days Wednesday as the Patriots released their first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 2 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium. They were limited participants in the practice session.

Stevenson carried the ball 25 times for 120 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ season-opening win over the Cincinnati Bengals while Andrews played 100% of the team’s offensive snaps. With the Patriots offense predicated on the run game, it’s clear the Patriots want to keep Stevenson and Andrews as fresh as possible.

The only member of the Patriots who didn’t practice Wednesday was left guard Sidy Sow. Sow didn’t play against the Bengals as he dealt with an ankle injury.

Here is the full Patriots injury report:

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
G Sidy Sow, Ankle

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
C David Andrews, Not Injury Related / Rest
RB Antonio Gibson, Hip
LB Anfernee Jennings, Wrist / Knee
T Vederian Lowe, Abdomen
S Jabrill Peppers, Hip
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, Not Injury Related / Rest
LB Joshua Uche, Foot
DE Deatrich Wise Jr., Shoulder

The Seahawks had one very notable absence from practice Wednesday as starting running back Kenneth Walker III is banged up with an oblique injury. Walker was one of four Seahawks players who didn’t practice.

Here is the full Seahawks injury report:

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Kenneth Walker III, Oblique
T George Fant, Knee
LB Uchenna Nwosu, Knee
LB Tyrel Dodson, Shoulder

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
WR Tyler Lockett, Thigh
TE Noah Fant, Toe
TE Pharaoh Brown, Foot
LB Jerome Baker, Hamstring
LB De’Mont Jones, Hamstring
CB Riq Woolen, Hamstring
CB Tre Brown, Quadricep

The Patriots are looking to start a season 2-0 for the first time since 2019. Kickoff between the Patriots and Seahawks is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET.