The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... Michel missed the final portion of the Patriots offseason workout program due to a knee scope, according to a source.

Diehards Line: Per the Athletic's Jeff Howe, Michel should be ready for training camp. As Profootballtalk.com notes, Michel has a history of knee issues, so the team will likely monitor his workload upon his return to the field in order to have him in good health for the start of the regular season. Michel ran 209 times for 931 yards and six touchdowns last regular season and added six more touchdowns in the playoffs. Brandon Bolden, Rex Burkhead, Damien Harris and James White round out the running back group in New England.