Patriots RB Damien Harris (ribs) did not practice Wednesday. He left Week 5's win and did not return.

Related Player: Rhamondre Stevenson

Ribs and running backs have been a bad combination this season. Stevenson was the main benefactor from Harris's absence but the workload is unknown should Harris miss Week 6.

Patriots RB Damien Harris checked out OK after yesterday’s game, source said.

Related players: Brandon Bolden, Rhamondre Stevenson, J.J. Taylor

Harris was limited with rib and chest injuries, but tests ruled out anything significant and he’s best described as day-to-day, Rapoport went on say. Harris carried 14 times for 58 yards and a TD but his status for Week 6 is still in doubt at this point. Stevenson carried 11 times for an unimpressive 23 yards, but would likely get the early-down carries if Harris can't go. Bolden caught four balls but for just six yards and looks to be the team's passing down back. It's possible Taylor could get back in the mix if Harris has to miss time.

Patriots RB James White suffered a subluxation of the hip during yesterday’s game, per me and Mike Giardi.

Related players: Brandon Bolden, J.J. Taylor, Rhamondre Stevenson

The injury knocks the key offensive player out indefinitely, according to Rapoport. White has been undergoing tests today, but an IR stint would make sense. White had 12 catches over the first two weeks for 94 yards before getting hurt Week 3. Bolden filled in in Week 3 but it's likely Taylor or Stevenson will see more of that role going forward.

Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears said he feels confident running back Damien Harris will "step up to the plate" after his late-game fumble against the Dolphins. "We have not had a problem with him," Fears said.

Related players: Rhamondre Stevenson, James White, J.J. Taylor, Brandon Bolden

There were stories Monday the Patriots were going limit Harris' workload as a result of his fumble. With Sony Michel now in LA, next up is rookie Stevenson, but Stevenson fumbled in the game as well and lost playing time, and the Patriots aren't loaded with safer options. So this is at least a good sign the team will continue to trust Harris. Harris now comes with some risk in Week 2 until we see his workload.

When Patriots running backs have struggled with ball security in the past, Bill Belichick hasn't hesitated to reduce their workload. One of the more extreme examples came in 2013 when top running back Stevan Ridley had a string of fumbles and was a healthy scratch as a result of it.

Surely, it would take more than what unfolded Sunday for Belichick to take that type of approach with Damien Harris, who had a promising opening performance (23 carries, 100 yards; two catches for 17 yards) before the miscue.

Related players: J.J. Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson

But, the story went on to say, it isn't unrealistic to think Belichick will assess Harris' workload in the opener, and consider a reduction heading into Sunday's road game against the New York Jets. Stevenson (five snaps) had fumbled earlier in the game and was essentially put on ice afterward. He also had a tough time in blitz pickup, the story said. The article went on to say second-year running back Taylor was a healthy scratch for the opener, so he could be an option to replace Stevenson -- and supplement Harris in the traditional running back role -- against the Jets. Needless to say, it's potentially shaping up to be a fantasy mess, just when Harris looked like he could be a constant in the Patriots run game.

Rookies Josh Bledsoe, Rhamondre Stevenson and Cam McGrone were all placed on the non-football injury list by the Patriots today. They can come off NFI and begin practicing at any time.

This is something to keep an eye on as training camp continues, and could help Sony Michel's chances of making the 53-man roster in 2021. For now, Rhamondre Stevenson is 4for4's RB88, with expected lead back Damien Harris RB33.