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Set to become free agent Jeff Howe of The Athletic suggests that Burkhead (knee) could be back with the Patriots next season.

Impact The versatile running back, who's slated to become an unrestricted free agent, was having a solid season with the team prior to suffering a torn ACL in November. Given that context, there's no guarantee that Burkhead will be ready for the start of the 2021 campaign, so Howe believes that it could "make sense for both sides" to see the 30-year-old -- who spent the last four seasons with New England -- re-sign, then "open the season on the physically unable to perform list and see if he can contribute later."

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots look toward future after regressing post-Brady exit The New England Patriots entered the season facing an uncertain future and ended it the same way

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots running back Rex Burkhead undergoes surgery on injured knee - The Boston Globe The Patriots have yet to disclose the extent of Burkhead's injury, but he posted on social media last week that he was out for the season.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Undergoes surgery Burkhead announced that he underwent successful surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

Impact Given that Burkhead -- an impending free agent -- suffered the knee injury Nov. 22, he likely won't be ready to go for OTAs next spring, and his availability for the start of NFL training camps could also be affected. The 30-year-old running back concluded his fourth season in New England with 466 total yards and six touchdowns across 10 games.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots running back Rex Burkhead shared an update after having ‘successful’ surgery "On the road to recovery now!" he wrote.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • BOSTON.COM

Fueled by latest win, Patriots embracing tough road ahead The Patriots' hopes of extending their streak of 11 consecutive trips to the postseason remain a possibility following their 20-17 last-second comeback win over the Arizona Cardina...

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With Rex Burkhead out, James White fills in seamlessly for Patriots - The Boston Globe The veteran Patriots running back scored his first two touchdowns of the season in the win over the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Moved to IR Burkhead (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

Impact This was simply a transactional designation as Burkhead already ruled himself out for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. The veteran back will aim to be healthy in time for 2021 training camp.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pats draftee, Cards coach Kingsbury back to face former team An arm injury prevented Kliff Kingsbury from ever playing a regular-season snap at quarterback for the Patriots after they selected him in the sixth round of the 2003 draft

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Why Patriots Are Confident In Plan To Replace Rex Burkhead After Injury - NESN.com Ivan Fears hated to see Rex Burkhead carted off the NRG Stadium field last week. He knows losing the veteran change-of-pace back to a season...

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • NESN.COM

Patriots RB Rex Burkhead already planning to play in 2021 despite season-ending injury Patriots RB Rex Burkhead revealed on social media that he's planning to play in 2021 despite suffering a season-ending injury in Week 12. Th...

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Rex Burkhead said he looks forward to coming back ‘better than ever’ next year The Patriots' running back suffered a season-ending knee injury against the Houston Texans.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • BOSTON.COM

Pats' Burkhead confirms he's out for season with knee injury Patriots running back Rex Burkhead says his recent knee injury will keep him sidelined for the rest of the season

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rules self out for season Burkhead (knee) announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he will miss the remainder of the season.

Impact Though the Patriots have yet to confirm as much, Burkhead is believed to have suffered a torn ACL to his right knee during Sunday's loss to the Texans. Assuming that's the case, Burkhead will likely undergo surgery in the coming days as he aims to get back to full speed before teams convene for training camp in 2021. In the meantime, the Patriots are likely to rely more heavily on James White as the clear top change-of-pace option behind lead ballcarrier Damien Harris.

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rex Burkhead did not travel with the Patriots after suffering knee injury in loss to Texans "He’ll be coming back soon,” coach Bill Belichick said. “We’ll do tests and evaluate him when he gets back.”

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • BOSTON.COM

Reports: Patriots fear Rex Burkhead tore ACL vs. Houston The former Husker was carted off the field after Houston's Bradley Roby crashed into Burkhead's knee while making a tackle.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Rex Burkhead did not travel home with team - The Boston Globe Coach Bill Belichick said, "Rex is a great teammate, works hard, does whatever he’s asked to do, [and] contributes in a lot of different are...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

It's looking like a different kind of December for Patriots The New England Patriots could be playing some more meaningless games this December

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patriots: James White has emotional reaction to Rex Burkhead injury Patriots running back James White had a tough time watching his backfield mate Rex Burkhead go down on Sunday. The New England Patriots saw...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots lose RB Rex Burkhead, LT Isaiah Wynn in loss to Texans Burkhead is likely done for the year with a torn ACL.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rex Burkhead's ACL injury likely to lead to decline in future performance -- Dr. Matt Provencher

Rex Burkhead's ACL injury likely to lead to decline in future performance -- Dr. Matt Provencher

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • Fox Sports

Patriots complicate playoff path with 27-20 loss to Texans There can be no more detours for the Patriots if they hope to remain on a path to the playoffs

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'See ya next year' Burrow tweets after scary knee injury Joe Burrow was looking forward to 2021 even as his rookie season was apparently ended by a scary knee injury

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

May have torn ACL The Patriots are concerned that Burkhead tore the ACL in his right knee during Sunday's 27-20 loss at Houston, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Burkhead suffered a knee injury in the second half and was unable to return to the game. If the Pats' fears come to fruition, he'll end the campaign with 274 rushing yards, 192 yards receiving and six total touchdowns in 10 games. In that scenario, James White would become the team's primary pass-catching option out of the backfield.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE