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PositiveUsageAug 22, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Larison is competing for the third RB spot on New England's depth chart. Despite being bottled up on the ground with just one yard on seven carries in the preseason opener, he led the team with six catches on eight targets and 38 receiving yards. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels loves utilizing running backs in the passing game, and Larison appears to be auditioning as the next James White or Danny Woodhead, suggesting another heavy dose of targets Saturday.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison served as one of the top two kick returners alongside Kyle Williams during the joint practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Served as one of the top two kick returners alongside Kyle Williams during joint practice, indicating role in special teams coverage.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison looked solid working as a receiver out of the backfield during the joint practice, showcasing versatility in the Patriots offense.

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PositiveRoleAug 19, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison looked solid working as a receiver out of the backfield during the joint practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison is part of the Patriots' kickoff returners group.

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NegativeRoleAug 19, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison has been unable to secure the third running back role in recent competition.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Served as the pass-down option for the Patriots in preseason Week 1 alongside Tommy DeVito, while Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson got the night off.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 17, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison was out-touched by Hassan Haskins during Monday's practice and is part of the top kick return pairing with Kyle Williams, suggesting he is lower on the running back depth chart.

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NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison was out-touched by Hassan Haskins during Monday's practice in the running back rotation and is part of the top kick return pairing with Kyle Williams.

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NegativeUsageAug 17, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Larison played 41 snaps and caught six of eight targets for 38 yards, but managed just one yard on seven carries, showing he's primarily a pass-catching option rather than a runner.

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PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Larison earned reps with the starting offensive group on Sunday working with quarterback Drake Maye as the No. 3 running back, and additionally served as part of the top kickoff returner pairing alongside Kyle Williams, positioning him ahead of Jam Miller on the depth chart for both roles.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Larison was with the starting offensive group on Sunday working with quarterback Drake Maye as the No. 3 running back and additionally served as part of the top kickoff returner pairing alongside Kyle Williams, suggesting elevated role and opportunity in the Patriots' offensive scheme.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison repped as the top kick return pairing alongside Kyle Williams during Sunday's walkthrough practice.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison is repping as the top kick returner alongside Kyle Williams during training camp.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison, a 2025 undrafted free agent, is part of the New England Patriots running back depth chart and saw playing time in the preseason opener against Indianapolis, competing alongside incumbents Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson in a crowded backfield.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison, a 2025 undrafted free agent, is part of the New England Patriots running back room competing for depth chart position alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Terrell Jennings, Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins, and JaMycal Hasty; he saw the field in the preseason opener against Indianapolis.

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NegativeUsageAug 15, 2026Pats Pulpit

Larison handled kickoff return duties in the preseason game, recording a 24-yard return.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Pats Pulpit

Larison was the most actively-used running back with 41 snaps (56% of offensive snaps) in the Patriots preseason opener, a potential sign that the team is taking a close look at him in the RB3 competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison was the most actively-used running back with 41 snaps (56% of offensive plays), a potential sign that the team is taking a close look at him in the RB3 competition; he also contributed on special teams with a 24-yard kickoff return.

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NegativeUsageAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Larison was the target on a 16-yard screen pass that was negated by an illegal blocking penalty on Efton Chism in the preseason opener.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison had a 16-yard screen pass reception negated by an illegal blocking above the waist penalty on Efton Chism.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source expresses support for Larrison, noting he has 'a great football name and an even better mustache' and was the team's second-leading receiver last night with seven rushes for one yard. However, the source questions whether his limited rushing production (seven carries for one yard) will hurt his chances in a deep RB room.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larrison was the team's second-leading receiver in the preseason game but also recorded seven rushes for one yard as a running back. The source expresses concern that his poor rushing production could hurt his roster chances in a deep RB room, despite his strong receiving performance.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

RB Lan Larison is making a roster push one year after season-ending surgery, competing in the Patriots' running back depth chart.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Running back is making a roster push one year after season-ending surgery, competing in the backfield depth chart battle during the preseason.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back competing for depth role alongside Jam Miller, Hassan Haskins, and JaMycal Hasty in the Patriots' RB3 competition.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Lan Larison, a running back, looked pretty good at times in the preseason opener. He runs hard and is a threat in the passing game while also returning kicks. The source's money is on Miller or Larison to take the RB3 spot, though there was no clear winner in the race on Thursday night.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison, a running back competing for the RB3 spot, looked pretty good at times in the preseason game. He runs hard and is a threat in the passing game while also returning kicks. The source notes there was no clear winner in the RB3 race on Thursday night, but Larison is among the candidates, with the source's money on either Larison or Jam Miller for the spot.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Running back posted six catches for 38 yards in the preseason opener, competing in the RB3 battle alongside Jam Miller.

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PositiveRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

The running back posted six catches for 38 yards in the preseason game, showing receiving-back potential in the Patriots' backfield.

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NegativeRoleAug 14, 2026Pats Pulpit

Redshirt Larison from UC Davis spelled Miller at running back, serving as a kickoff returner and change of pace with six catches for 38 yards but struggled on the ground with one yard on seven carries.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Larison failed to convert on 3rd-and-two in the third quarter, leading the Patriots to settle for a field goal attempt.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In contention for the third running back role, but could not seize opportunities while Terrell Jennings was initially out during training camp, leaving his roster status uncertain as newly-signed veterans Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty compete for the same spot.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Pats Pulpit

Running back competing for the third back role but failed to capitalize on opportunities during Jennings' earlier absence from the non-football injury list. Now faces renewed competition from newly signed Hassan Haskins and JaMycal Hasty, both of whom bring Vrabel familiarity and special teams experience.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source identifies sophomore Lan Larison as competing for the No. 3 spot on the New England Patriots running back depth chart, battling alongside seventh-round draft pick Jam Miller for a place on the 53-man roster after Terrell Jennings was placed on injured reserve.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Listed as a second-tier player to watch in Thursday's preseason games with the Patriots.

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PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026Pats Pulpit

Second-year back Lan Larison, who impressed in his preseason debut last year before suffering a season-ending foot injury, remains in the RB3 mix with Terrell Jennings and has more upside as a pass catcher than Jennings.

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NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison is fourth on the Patriots' kickoff return depth chart, behind Kyle Williams, Efton Chism, and Terrell Jennings.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Pats Pulpit

Lan Larison trails Terrell Jennings decisively in the RB3 competition based on Tuesday's joint practice and recent sessions.

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