Patriots injury report for the first practice before facing the Browns Sunday. Of note: Mac Jones (ankle) is still listed as limited. Damien Harris (hamstring) also limited.

Related players: Bailey Zappe, Rhamondre Stevenson

Zappe lead the Patriots, also helped by the defense, to a shutout victory over the Lions last week. Stevenson ran 25 times for 161 yards after Harris got hurt, so if Harris misses this week, Stevenson would be a very good fantasy play getting the bulk of the work. Zappe would get the start again if Jones can't go, but Jones did practice last week and seemed close to playing.

Patriots RB Damien Harris is likely to miss multiple games because of the hamstring injury.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

Harris suffered the injury in Sunday's win over the Lions. Harris is still getting tests, but the expectation is he'll be out for a bit, the tweet went on to say. We already posted a story about Stevenson's big day on the ground with Harris out, and Stevenson should get a bulk of the work going forward with Harris sidelined, making him a great fantasy option.

Bill Belichick's postgame comments spoke volumes when he said of Rhamondre Stevenson, "He's a really good football player. So glad we have him. Love him. Love him."

Related players: Damien Harris

The blurb pointed out the Patriots will likely always have some type of RB committee, but the piece thinks Stevenson has now put himself in position to be the top option in any pairing as he rushed for 161 rush yards.

Damien Harris doesn't seem to be worried about whatever had him limping off the field late in the game.

"I'm fine dog *chuckles* look at me, I'm fine!"

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

It's something to keep an eye on for owners as Harris appeared to have a somewhat serious injury against the Steelers in Week 2. While what he said is good news, if he's unable to go it could mean a huge, potential workload for Stevenson. We'll hopefully know more Wednesday.

The Patriots are placing RB Ty Montgomery on IR. WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey will be signed to the 53-man roster.

Related players: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson

Montgomery, who injured his right knee Aug. 26 and surprisingly was active for the season opener Sept. 11, will miss at least four games by going on IR. Montgomery actually scored the team’s lone TD on Sunday as part of their three man RB rotation and played 21 snaps. More passing down snaps should now go to Stevenson and he should continue to be the back to own in an always-muddled Patriot running game.

Bill Belichick said this morning on The Greg Hill Show that every Patriots player except Tyquan Thornton, who's on IR, "should have a shot" to play Sunday vs. Miami.

That includes Ty Montgomery and Isaiah Wynn, who are dealing with injuries.

"Hopefully they'll all make it."

Related players: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson

It's a situation to watch heading into Week 1. If Monty is active and plays, it would most likely cut into Stevenson's fantasy production in the passing game and perhaps two minute drills. Montgomery is a risky play because of his limited role though.

The Patriots are waiving rookie sixth-round pick RB Kevin Harris, per source.

Related players: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson, Ty Montgomery, Pierre Strong Jr.

The Pats are pretty deep at RB but those in dynasty leagues were hoping Harris had a path to more work in the near future. With Strong getting picked a couple of round earlier, he makes the cut with the injured Montgomery, and of course the two at the top of the depth chart - Damien Harris and Stevenson.

Ty Montgomery looks like the early favorite to take over James White's passing-down role, but that might just be the jumping off point with the veteran. His diverse skillset could open up even more options for the coaching staff to experiment with.

Related players: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson

If you've been following the news here today, this isn't a surprise. Monty has been getting the snaps in the two-minute drills and was also playing a big part in the offense during that time. Montgomery has played in the NFL as a receiver and a running back so the fit seems to be a pretty good one. Stevenson had also been getting some time in the James White role, so those snaps going to Montgomery will put a bit of a damper on Stevenson's fantasy value. This could be one of those typical Patriot running back situations where no one really knows how it will pan out week-to-week.

One other note: when the Patriots starting offense went into hurry up mode, Ty Montgomery was once again the RB on the field.

Related players: Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson

Stevenson was also getting time in the "James White role" we reported today, but since then the team seems like it's giving Montgomery his chance to take the role. The tweet said Monty was left open down the right sideline for a big gain and also caught a check down on the drive. Lazar added his versatility to line up at WR is an added bonus. Keep in mind, Montgomery used to play WR before making the switch to RB. He was really last fantasy relevant back in 2016 and 2017 with the Packers but the Patriots seem to be able to revive players and Montgomery is a nature fit for the passing down and hurry-up role.

Patriots starters finished practice with some 2 minute work.

Rhamondre Stevenson was repping in the James White role.

Related players: Damien Harris, Ty Montgomery Pierre Strong Jr., J.J. Taylor, Kevin Harris

Stevenson has been in the role from the start of camp, according to reports. One can concluded it's looking more and more like he could split the work with Harris, much like he did last year, but also earn the targets. That would make him a better fantasy value than Harris.