{
  "id": 15062951,
  "title": "Patriots work out 3 running backs as injuries stack up",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/patriots-work-out-3-running-backs-as-injuries-stack-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T22:50:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/patriots-3-running-backs-injuries-225010929.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts have faced a series of injuries affecting their running backs, prompting the New England Patriots to work out three additional running backs in an effort to bolster their roster. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots attempted workouts with Ulysses Bentley, Terrell Jennings, and Josh Pitsenbeger. Bentley, who played only one game last season with the Colts, logged no rushing yards. Jennings, a former Patriot, contributed 106 yards on 36 attempts last season, including a touchdown. Pitsenbeger, signed as an undrafted free agent from Yale in May, is known for his versatility. As the Patriots prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, they aim to secure their fourth victory of the 2026 NFL season. Quarterback Drake Maye and running back Rhamondre Stevenson have both played key roles, with Maye throwing for 374 yards and Stevenson rushing for 64 yards in their last game. Should TreyVeyon Henderson, sidelined with a high ankle sprain, not recover in time, the Patriots may welcome new faces to the lineup.",
  "summary": "Coach Mike Vrabel’s New England Patriots have been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks with wide receiver AJ Brown receiving his official status and running back TreyVeyon Henderson making an admission about his high ankle sprain . Rhamondre Stevenson has filled in admirably at the running back position but Vrabel and company are still on the […] The post Patriots work out 3 running backs as…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}