The New England Patriots spent a first-round pick on Sony Michel just three years ago, but they traded him away for next to nothing after watching this year’s first-round pick run wild in his first NFL preseason.
Rhamdondre Stevenson led the entire league in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns in the preseason, which likely had an impact on the Pats’ decision to deal Michel to the Los Angeles Rams.
After his impressive exhibition performance, Stevenson will now challenge Damien Harris for early down carries in New England, while veteran James White handles the third-down duties.