Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson out with illness, missing second straight game
The gist
Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson, listed with an illness, is tracking to miss a second straight game Sunday.
New England added backfield depth, a sign it is bracing for an extended absence.
How it unfolded
- Sep 9, 2026The Patriots lost 13-10 to the Seattle Seahawks in the season opener; wide receiver A.J. Brown sustained a high-ankle sprain in the second half.
- Oct 4, 2026Henderson played at Orchard Park, New York, chased by Buffalo Bills safety Cole Bishop in the second quarter.
- Oct 16, 2026ESPN reported Henderson would miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain.
Key terms
- running back
- An offensive backfield player in gridiron football who primarily receives handoffs to rush the ball, catches passes, and blocks.
- practice squad
- A group of players signed by a gridiron football team but not on the main roster, used for practice and player development.
Source: Wikipedia