Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have looked pretty good in practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in Munich, according to The Associated Press.
Coach Mike Vrabel spoke to the media at Bayern Munich’s facilities before practice on Friday to gauge the progress of both players.
Vrabel addressed the media about the injured duo and said, “Based on yesterday I think pretty good.”
The coach added regarding their ongoing evaluation that, “Again, still have to go through today and see where that goes.”
Stevenson, who serves as the team’s leading rusher, was limited in Thursday’s jog-through practice following the team’s arrival in Bavaria, per The Associated Press.
The running back sustained a knee injury during last week’s loss to the Packers, which was previously detailed by The Associated Press.
Stevenson subsequently sat out practice on Wednesday before the team took their overnight flight to Germany.
Vrabel praised the running back’s determination and stated, “We’re just always looking for guys that are looking for ways in as opposed to ways out.”
The coach also noted the physical toll of the schedule and mentioned, “At this point of the season, 10 weeks straight without a bye, there’s pretty much nobody out there that’s 100%.”
Vrabel further emphasized the player’s mindset by stating, “Rhamondre is one of those players that’s looking for a way in.”
Brown represents the franchise’s top offseason acquisition, a transaction previously outlined by The Associated Press.
The wide receiver has recorded just nine receptions for 101 yards this season while battling through ongoing ankle and knee issues.
Vrabel discussed the broader impact of getting players back on the field and noted, “The more that we can get everybody back, I think the more that it contributes to what we feel like we want to be as a team.”
Before traveling on Wednesday night, the Patriots officially ruled out several players including running back TreVeyon Henderson due to an illness.
Henderson previously shared that he spent several days hospitalized undergoing medical tests, as reported by The Associated Press.