Against the Falcons, the Patriots will be tasked with trying to make do with a series of backs who are thin when it comes to experience.

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich said that Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was like Marshawn Lynch with how difficult he is to tackle.

The Patriots have continued to tinker with their running back depth after placing Antonio Gibson on injured reserve with a season-ending ACL injury. So far, Terrell Jennings has served as the No. 3 option behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.

The New England Patriots will host the Atlanta Falcons with a midweek addition in the backfield. The organization elevated veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson from the practice squad on the eve of Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium.

This running back recently signed a two-year contract with the New England Patriots, the next step in what he calls a career that's far from complete.

Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson could step into the spotlight against Atlanta as Rhamondre Stevenson deals with a toe injury

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have elevated veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson to their active roster. Johnson, 29, was signed to the Patriots’ practice squad on Wednesday.

Amid the flurry of the New England Patriots recent roster moves, they continue to fortify their corps running backs — just in time for a weeke

The New England Patriots announced they have signed running back D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad on Wednesday. Johnson, who was released from the Arizona Cardinals ' practice squad on Tuesday, was spotted wearing a No. 34 jersey at practice.

With Rhamondre Stevenson missing his third straight practice, rookie TreVeyon Henderson is in line for a bigger workload for the Patriots

After a trio of practice squad elevations to the active game day roster, the New England Patriots are adding a second-year running back to their active roster.