BREAKING NEWS: Rhamondre Stevenson Quits Football to Focus on 2026 Olympics
In a shocking turn of events, New England Patriots star running back Rhamondre Stevenson has officially announced his retirement from professional football to pursue a lifelong dream: competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Stevenson, 27, made the announcement via social media early Friday morning, stating, โAfter deep reflection and conversations with those closest to me, Iโve decided to step away from football to dedicate myself fully to training for the 2026 Olympics. This has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, and the time to chase it is now.โ
While the specific Olympic event Stevenson plans to compete in has not yet been revealed, sources close to the player suggest he is targeting a spot on Team USAโs bobsled teamโa route previously pursued by other former football players such as Herschel Walker and Johnny Quinn.
The decision comes as a major surprise to both fans and the Patriots organization. Stevenson, drafted by New England in 2021, had established himself as a cornerstone of the offense and was expected to be a key contributor in the upcoming season under new head coach Jerod Mayo.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft issued a brief statement: โWe are grateful for everything Rhamondre brought to this teamโhis leadership, his drive, and his passion. While weโre sad to see him leave the game, we support his decision to chase an Olympic dream and wish him the very best.โ
As fans and analysts digest the news, one thing is clearโRhamondre Stevenson is once again defying expectations, this time on the global stage.