The season opener marked the last time Rhamondre Stevenson was active for the New England Patriots.
His rookie debut brought one carry for two yards, one catch for nine yards and a fumble versus the Miami Dolphins. It brought five offensive snaps.
But running backs coach Ivan Fears sees progression behind the scenes after consecutive healthy scratches against the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints.
“Most definitely,” Fears told reporters of the 23-year-old Stevenson during his video conference on Tuesday. “Most definitely. You know, you only can carry so many guys to the game and he has made big improvements on the stuff that we asked him to make improvements on and we’re happy with him.