White (personal) rushed three times for 21 yards and brought in seven of eight targets for 38 yards in the Patriots' 26-10 loss to the Chiefs on Monday night.

EDGE Analysis

Making his return from a two-game absence, White walked into a makeshift backfield missing Sony Michel (quadriceps). However, Michel's absence didn't equate to a bump in opportunities on the ground for White, who instead paced the Patriots in receptions and checked in second in both receiving yardage and targets. With Damien Harris (17 carries, 100 yards) performing well as the clear lead back Monday night, White projects for his usual receiving-heavy role in a Week 5 home battle against the Broncos.

White (personal) rejoined the Patriots for practice Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

Damien Harris (finger) was also participating in practice for the first time during the regular season, joining White, Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel and J.J. Taylor to give the team five healthy running backs. White's role as the primary pass catcher seems secure, but everything else in the backfield appears up for grabs. Even White's usage on passing downs was disappointing in his lone appearance this season Week 1, when he was limited to a 30-percent snap share and three targets in a win over the Dolphins. However, the Patriots had 42 rush attempts and only 19 passes in that season opener against Miami, whereas the past two weeks saw Cam Newton featured more often as a passer (44 and 28 throws).

White (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

White was inactive for last Sunday's game against the Seahawks after receiving news of a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his father and left his mother critically injured. It's unknown when the running back might return to the team.

White (personal) was absent from Friday's practice, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old hasn't been at practice this week while spending time with his family in the wake of the tragic death of his father last week. It's unclear if the Patriots expect White to rejoin the team ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

White (personal) remained absent from practice Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

White was away from the team for its second practice in a row while he spends time with his family following the tragic passing of his father. The Patriots haven't indicated when White may return to the team, so the running back could miss a second straight game Sunday against the Raiders.

White (personal) didn't practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

White was inactive for Sunday's loss to the Seahawks after receiving news of a tragic car accident that claimed the life of his father and left his mother critically injured. Per Andrew Callahan of The Boston Herald, the Patriots don't know when the running back might return to the team.

White (personal) is listed as inactive Sunday at Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Due to a death in his family, White isn't with the Patriots as they open their road slate for the 2020 season, according to Andy Slater of Fox Sports 640 South Florida. There's no telling when White will rejoin his teammates, but in the meantime the Patriots backfield will be manned by Sony Michel, Rex Burkhead and undrafted rookie J.J. Taylor.

White rushed five times for 22 yards and caught all three of his targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 21-11 win over the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

White's eight touches ranked second among New England's running backs behind Sony Michel's 10 (all carries). The Super Bowl LI hero's receiving skills should come into play more when New England falls behind, but the Patriots played from ahead throughout this contest, thus limiting White's impact. White should provide a handful of carries and receptions against the Seahawks in Week 2.

White returned to practice Monday, Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

White's absence from practice Sunday may have just been a matter of maintenance. He's locked on for his usual role as a pass-catching specialist, while the competition for carries in New England has become a major source of intrigue. It is possible White could pick up a few extra snaps this year if the Patriots aren't happy with what they see from the combination of Damien Harris, Rex Burkhead, Sony Michel (foot) and Lamar Miller (knee).

White (undisclosed) didn't practice Sunday, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

EDGE Analysis

As long as White's absence isn't something that lingers, he'll remain on track to handle his usual key change-of-pace/pass-catching role in the team's 2020 offense. Meanwhile, the Patriots' early-down situation is a work in progress, with both Sony Michel (foot) and Lamar Miller (knee) still on the PUP list. Their absences have opened the door for second-year player Damien Harris to potentiality emerge as a key cog in the team's ground game to start the coming season.