Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson Concern Grows Before Seahawks Opener
TreVeyon Henderson missed his fourth consecutive practice Sunday, potentially forcing the Patriots to rely on a recently acquired running back in their season opener.
The New England Patriots may be without one of their most explosive offensive players for the upcoming season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, as running back TreVeyon Henderson continues to miss practice due to an ankle injury. Henderson has missed four consecutive practice sessions since suffering the injury on August 24, and was listed as a non-participant on the team's official Sunday injury report.
The Patriots have only one more scheduled practice before traveling to Seattle, raising concerns about how they will divide backfield responsibilities if Henderson remains sidelined. Henderson rushed for 911 yards and nine touchdowns during his rookie season, averaging 5.1 yards per attempt. His absence would remove a change-of-pace weapon and make the Patriots' backfield more difficult to defend.
Rookie running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to start, but his potential workload and the added pressure of pass protection in Seattle could be significant. The Patriots could also turn to recently acquired running back Corey Kiner or practice squad players, but these options come with increased risk. Henderson's status remains uncertain, with another absence making his availability for the opener increasingly unlikely.
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