Rhamondre Stevenson leaves Patriots-Chargers game with apparent right ankle injury

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Stevenson needed help as he exited the field.

Rhamondre Stevenson of the Patriots is attended to after suffering an injury in the first quarter Sunday. Billie Weiss/Getty Images

Rhamondre Stevenson had to be helped off the field Sunday after suffering an apparent right ankle injury late in the first quarter.

The Patriots running back fumbled the ball in Chargers territory and immediately rolled over in clear discomfort, unable to put weight on his leg. He skipped the medical tent and went directly to the locker room with help from his teammates.

New England initially listed him as questionable to return, then officially ruled him out later in the game.

Dr. Jesse Morse said there’s concern for a high-ankle sprain or an ankle fracture, noting that Stevenson’s left ankle got trapped under the defender, too.

Rhamondre Stevenson #ForeverNE

Right ankle injury

Concern for :

1. High-ankle sprain
2. Ankle fracture

Left ankle got trapped under the defender too.

Stevenson couldn’t put any weight on his left leg.

Expect X-rays.

I don’t have a good feeling about this one.

— Jesse Morse, MD (@DrJesseMorse) December 3, 2023

Physical therapist Jeff Mueller said there’s also concern for valgus stress to the knee.

Rhamondre Stevenson –

Concern for Right high ankle, as well as valgus stress to the knee. This one doesn’t look good and sounds like he’s headed to the locker room.
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— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) December 3, 2023

Stevenson is New England’s leading rusher on the season, with 156 carries for 619 yards and four touchdowns.

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