The New England Patriots are gearing up to begin their 2025 season against the Las Vegas Raiders this coming Sunday. The Patriots have brought in several new names via free agency and the draft, including running back TreVeyon Henderson.
The rookie out of Ohio State had a terrific preseason, which could lead to him being the No. 1 running back right away. Because of this, Brad Gagnon of Bleacher Report labeled Rhamondre Stevenson as the most overpaid running back in the NFL.
"While this contract won't cripple the Patriots' cap, it was surprising they paid so much for a fourth-round pick who's been unspectacular through three seasons," Gagnon writes. "Little has changed since. Stevenson has 23 total touchdowns in four years. He's never rushed for more than 1,040 yards and has just one 1,000-yard season from scrimmage under his belt. He averaged a career-low 3.9 yards per carry in 2024, and was at one point demoted for fumbling issues. With rookie second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson joining the fray in New England this season, there's a chance the Patriots find themselves wondering if they're better off biting an $8.1 million bullet to move on from Stevenson next offseason."
Stevenson hasn't had a 1,000-yard season since 2022, and is entering the second year of a four-year, $36 million contract.
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