FOXBORO — Few issues have gone effectively for the Patriots this season, however their determination to signal working again Ezekiel Elliott to a one-year contract late in the summertime has labored out.
Elliott was a key contributor within the Patriots’ 21-18 win over the Steelers final week with 68 speeding yards on 22 carries and one other 72 yards by way of the air with a landing on seven catches.
Elliott, 28, was requested Wednesday if he’d be open to re-signing with the Patriots this offseason.
“It’s definitely been a good experience,” Elliott replied. “I love playing with Rhamondre (Stevenson). I’ve loved this team. I love this city. So I think I’d be open to it.”
Stevenson is at present coping with a excessive ankle sprain, and it appeared just like the Patriots didn’t belief their different working backs to hold the load in opposition to the Steelers. Kevin Harris, who was elevated from the observe squad, didn’t wind up play. Ty Montgomery, who didn’t obtain a carry and caught one 17-yard go on two targets, was waived after the sport. JaMycal Hasty was inactive.
With Montgomery off the roster, it looks like the Patriots will plan to have Hasty and Harris again up Elliott this week in opposition to the Chiefs. But it definitely wouldn’t be a shock if Elliott and quarterback Bailey Zappe are the one gamers to complete the sport with any speeding makes an attempt for the second straight week.
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