Overview
- Head coach Mike Vrabel publicly lauded Stevenson’s perseverance and highlighted running backs coach Tony Dews flying to Las Vegas to support him after his father’s death.
- Stevenson has visibly honored his father throughout the season, including wearing a bracelet containing his ashes and signing posts with a tribute.
- He finished the regular season with 603 rushing yards and seven touchdowns despite missing time with a toe injury.
- After leading non-quarterbacks in fumbles in 2024 and fumbling twice in Week 3 of 2025, he changed his carrying style and committed only one fumble the rest of the season.
- He has rushed for 194 yards across three playoff games as New England reached Super Bowl LX, with teammates noting the team’s support, and the family has not disclosed the cause of his father’s death.