TreVeyon Henderson won’t be part of the Patriots’ trip to Germany after New England ruled out the running back for Sunday’s Week 10 matchup with the Lions in Munich.
Henderson’s absence comes after an illness kept him out of the Week 9 game against the Green Bay Packers, and the Patriots’ backfield is looking thinner by the day. Rhamondre Stevenson also sat out Wednesday’s practice with a knee injury, leaving New England with real uncertainty at running back as it gets ready for a 5-4-versus-6-2 showdown against Detroit.
The Patriots posted their official Wednesday injury report on X, formerly Twitter, and it delivered the clearest update yet on Henderson’s status before the international game at Allianz Arena. Henderson had recently said unexplained neurological symptoms sent him to the hospital for several days and led to extensive testing.
He said the symptoms affected his strength, coordination and physical function. The test results were described as reassuring, but the cause still hasn’t been identified.
On the report, his absence was listed under illness.
New England also ruled out guard/center Ben Brown and cornerback Carlton Davis III, both because of knee injuries. Stevenson was absent from practice, but the team had not given him a game designation as of Wednesday.
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That leaves Corey Kiner and Lan Larison among the options in the backfield for Mike Vrabel as the Patriots try to piece things together for Sunday.
There were a few other notable names on the report as well. Wide receiver AJ Brown was limited with ankle and knee injuries, while quarterback Drake Maye was a full participant despite a right shoulder issue.
The game is set to kick off Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, with Henderson officially out and Stevenson still up in the air as New England heads into the matchup with a depleted backfield.
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