Ethan Hurwitz· Aug 10, 2026
Hurwitz argues Terrell Jennings has taken control of the Patriots' RB3 job behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson, and that rookies Jam Miller and Myles Montgomery don't look like roster-makers.
“It's obvious at this point that Jennings is the front runner for that third job, both in the amount of reps he's taken and in how he plays.”
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Terrell Jennings to be 3rd on the depth chart
“ever since Jennings returned from the NFI list, that RB3 job has been all his ... It's obvious at this point that Jennings is the front runner for that third job”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Rhamondre Stevenson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are penciled in as the New England Patriots' top two running backs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
TreVeyon Henderson to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are penciled in as the New England Patriots' top two running backs”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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