Patriots listed as 'best fit' for 2,492-yard running back

The New England Patriots have done everything they can to surround young quarterback Drake Maye with help. New England signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to give Maye a No. 1 wide receiver, and now he could use some help out of the backfield.

Starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson had an underwhelming 2024 season, only rushing for 801 yards with seven touchdowns. The Patriots will need more production from the running back room this upcoming season, and Fox Sports's Eric Williams thinks Tennessee's running back, Dylan Sampson, could be the "best fit" for New England. "Sampson, who ran a 4.

46-second 40 at his pro day, would add a playmaker with breakaway speed to New England's backfield," Williams wrote. "He won SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors this past season after finishing with 1,491 yards rushing and a school-record 22 touchdowns." Follow The Sporting News On WhatsApp Sampson appeared in 35 games in three seasons for Tennessee, rushing for 2,492 yards and 35 touchdowns.

The Patriots could use Sampson as the team's No. 2 running back behind Stevenson, which could give Stevenson a few more breaks during games and help him become a better runner late in the contest. More NFL: NFL writer floats out Bears-Jaguars NFL Draft trade idea.