TreVeyon Henderson’s health situation has pushed the Patriots’ running back depth into sharper focus, and with the Nov. 10 trade deadline approaching, New England could start looking outside the building for help.
Henderson had already been sidelined by an illness and missed the Patriots’ Week 8 win over the Miami Dolphins. But his latest statement pointed to something far more serious than a short-term absence.
He said he went through an “unexpected and unusual medical emergency” that involved unexplained neurological symptoms and required several days in the hospital. His test results were “positive and reassuring,” but doctors still have not found the cause, leaving no clear timetable for his return.
That uncertainty puts more pressure on Rhamondre Stevenson and the rest of New England’s current backfield, and it also puts a few names on the radar if the Patriots decide to make a move.
Jonathan Taylor sits at the top of the market. He’s the biggest swing New England could take, and the cost would reflect that.
The Colts have opened the door to a deal for the three-time Pro Bowler, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Seattle Seahawks have all been linked to him. Taylor has run for 610 yards and eight touchdowns on 148 carries this season, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt.
Indianapolis reportedly turned down an offer that included a 2027 second-round pick and another selection, and Schefter has said the Colts would want a package similar to the one Carolina got for Christian McCaffrey in 2022: second-, third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks. Taylor is under contract through 2028, so this would be much more than a rental.
If New England wants a different style of back, Derrick Henry is another name to watch. ESPN’s Dan Graziano said Henry is worth monitoring, and the Ravens have reportedly received inquiries about the veteran.
NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported that league executives believe Henry could fetch third-round value. The 32-year-old has posted 689 rushing 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 move one of its most proven offensive weapons.
Tony Pollard could be the more realistic target if the Patriots want to avoid paying premium draft capital. The 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 piled up 595 rushing 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 Browns in Week 7 and 117 yards and two scores against the Bengals last Sunday.
Breece Hall is another talented option whose name has come up, but the Jets have not sounded willing to move him. Aaron Glenn addressed the speculation on Nov. 2 and said the team was in the business of keeping good players, adding that Hall would remain with New York.
Hall has only 163 rushing yards and one touchdown on 51 carries through three games, averaging 3.2 yards per attempt, and a quadriceps injury has kept him out since Week 3. He did rush for 1,065 yards last season and added 350 receiving yards, but for now the Jets’ stance would have to change before anything becomes real.
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