Maye Questions Reports on Stevenson’s Injury as Patriots Prepare for Munich

Drake Maye challenged the accuracy of reports about Rhamondre Stevenson’s injury as the New England Patriots prepared for their game against the Detroit Lions in Munich, Germany. Stevenson traveled with the team and took part in drills at a recent practice, raising the possibility he could return sooner than initially expected.

Earlier reports said the injury behind Stevenson’s knee could sideline him for several weeks. Maye said players were eager to return and help the team, which he said was aiming to win before its upcoming bye. He also described Stevenson as a player who could help the Patriots.

Stevenson remained listed as doubtful for Sunday’s game. He suffered the injury late in the third quarter of New England’s 45-27 loss to Green Bay, finishing with 32 rushing yards and a receiving touchdown. This season, he has 399 yards and two touchdowns on 102 carries.

Wide receiver AJ Brown participated in a Thursday jog-through as he works back from knee and ankle injuries. Running back TreVeyon Henderson was set to miss another game because of an undisclosed illness. If Stevenson is unavailable, Corey Kiner is expected to handle most of the backfield work.

The Patriots, with a 5-4 record, were scheduled to play the 6-2 Lions at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on November 15 in Munich.