FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- When the New England Patriots lost rookie running back Sony Michel to a knee injury early in the second quarter of Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears, it continued a frustrating run of injuries for the team at the position.
As Michel undergoes more tests to determine the severity of the ailment, the Patriots -- who have already placed Jeremy Hill (torn ACL) and Rex Burkhead (concussion) on injured reserve -- might have to consider alternative plans with only two other running backs on the roster: James White and Kenjon Barner.