FOXBORO — Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson and starting right tackle Morgan Moses were absent at the start of practice Wednesday.

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No other players were missing on the field as the Pats began preparations for this weekend’s home game against Atlanta.

Stevenson’s absence comes after the Patriots stocked up on running backs this week behind him, rookie TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings. Rushawn Baker and Jonathan Ward signed to their practice squad Tuesday. The Pats also have a locker set up for veteran D’Ernest Johnson, who was released from the Cardinals’ practice squad this week. He made prior stops with the Browns and Jaguars.

As for Moses, his absence may be related to load management. In an answer about Stefon Diggs’ performance last Sunday against Cl

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