Jeremy Hill’s first season with the Patriots lasted only 18 snaps: early in the third quarter of the team’s season opener against the Houston Texans, he accidentally collided with fullback James Develin on a fumble return, leading to a torn ACL.

Up to that point and with first-round rookie Sony Michel missing the contest due to a knee injury of his own, Hill was New England’s top option as the early down running back.

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