Harris has a chance to be the "dominant back on running downs" in New England's offense after the Patriots traded Sony Michel to the Rams on Wednesday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Meanwhile, James White remains entrenched as the team's top pass-catching option, with power back Rhamondre Stevenson poised to serve as a backup to Harris when it comes to early down work. Finally, 5-foot-6, 185-pound sparkplug J.J. Taylor -- who has shown flashes of playmaking ability this summer -- is now in a better position to maintain his roster spot. Though Stevenson has been impressive during the preseason, the Patriots have in the past tended to ease rookie backs into the mix, so with Michel having been moved, added opportunities are now available for Harris in what could be a run-heavy attack.