TreVeyon Henderson’s latest health scare has put the Patriots in a tough spot, and it could push them toward the trade market before the Nov. 10 deadline. New England has already been leaning more on Rhamondre Stevenson and its remaining backs after Henderson missed Week 8 against the Miami Dolphins with an illness. But the situation now sounds far more serious than a standard absence.
Henderson said he went through an “unexpected and unusual medical emergency” tied to unexplained neurological symptoms and spent several days in the hospital. He also said his test results were “positive and reassuring,” though doctors still haven’t found the cause. With no clear return date in sight, the Patriots may need to look outside the building for help.
Jonathan Taylor is the biggest name on the board, but he would come at a steep cost. The Indianapolis Colts have opened the door to moving the three-time Pro Bowler, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks have all been linked to him.
Taylor has piled up 610 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on 148 carries this season, good for 4.1 yards per attempt. Indianapolis reportedly turned down an offer that included a 2027 second-round pick and another selection, and Schefter has also said the Colts would want a package similar to the haul Carolina got for Christian McCaffrey in 2022: second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks.
Taylor is under contract through 2028, so this would be more than a short-term fix.
Derrick Henry is another name to keep on the radar. ESPN’s Dan Graziano said Henry is worth monitoring, and the Baltimore Ravens have reportedly gotten inquiries about the veteran back.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported that league executives believe Henry could fetch third-round value. The 32-year-old has rushed for 689 yards and eight touchdowns on 175 carries through nine games, averaging 3.9 yards per attempt.
Baltimore would still have to decide whether it wants to part with one of its most proven offensive pieces.
If New England wants a more affordable route, Tony Pollard could fit that lane. The Tennessee Titans have drawn interest from multiple teams, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, though general manager Mike Borgonzi has not entered trade talks.
There is no confirmed asking price. Pollard has run for 595 yards and six touchdowns on 133 carries through eight games, averaging 4.47 yards per attempt.
He’s also coming off back-to-back strong outings, with 129 yards and three touchdowns against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7, then 117 yards and two scores against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday.
Breece Hall is the other big name floating around, though the Jets don’t sound ready to budge. On Nov. 2, head coach Aaron Glenn said the team was in the business of keeping good players and that Hall would stay in New York.
Hall has been limited by a quadriceps injury since Week 3 and has only 163 rushing yards and one touchdown on 51 carries through three games, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt. He did post 1,065 rushing yards and 350 receiving yards last season, and the Jets still appear to view him as part of their plans.
For now, a deal would require New York to change its stance, and no asking price has been reported.
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