Stevenson Has Knee Tendon Issue, Could Miss Short Stretch

Stevenson exited New England’s Week 9 matchup with the Green Bay Packers after a defender brought him down on a brief catch. The Patriots lost 45-27. On November 9, Stevenson was expected to avoid surgery and recover with rest and rehabilitation.

New England is likely to be without Stevenson for its upcoming game against the Detroit Lions in Munich. The Patriots then have a Week 11 bye, which could give him additional recovery time before their next game, against the Los Angeles Chargers on November 29.

Stevenson has played nine games this season, recording 26 catches for 258 yards and two touchdowns. His rushing-yard total is unclear, so no figure is included here.

His availability is an added concern for a Patriots offense already dealing with injuries at receiver and along the offensive line. Running back TreVeyon Henderson has missed the team’s last two games because of illness. New England’s other options include Corey Kiner and Lan Larison, while Terrell Jennings is on the practice squad.

Stevenson’s injury could also prompt the Patriots to consider a running back before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET. Names raised as possible trade options include Indianapolis’ Jonathan Taylor, Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, the New York Jets’ Breece Hall and Tennessee’s Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.