The Patriots are in need of some help at running back, so they reached out to a one-time great.
According to various reports, veteran running back Steven Jackson met with the New England Patriots on Wednesday.
Source says #Patriots meeting today with RB Steven Jackson based on mutual interest. Pats need a RB and Jackson played for OC Josh McDaniels
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) December 16, 2015
New England lost LeGarrette Blount for the season with a hip injury after Dion Lewis went down a few weeks back.