FOXBORO — The Patriots will have to face the Falcons without their most versatile running back.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was ruled out Friday with a toe injury after missing practice all week. That leaves the Patriots with rookie TreVeyon Henderson, Terrell Jennings and practice-squad elevation D’Ernest Johnson.

Johnson, 29, signed Wednesday but is the Patriots’ most experienced running back available in Week 9. He’s rushed for nearly 1,000 rushing yards and caught nearly 500 receiving yards in his NFL career.

Henderson has spent the first eight weeks of the season as the Patriots’ No. 2 running back. He should take on a bigger role with Stevenson out, but we’ll see if Jennings and Johnson pick up the slack.

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