The New England Patriots may be missing TreVeyon Henderson for a lot longer than anyone expected.
The second-round running back had been listed with an illness since before Week 8, but on Friday, ahead of Week 9, he explained that the situation was far more serious than a routine sickness. Henderson said he dealt with an “unexplainable” neurological medical emergency that sent him to the hospital for several days and led to extensive testing.
“Recently, I experienced an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization for several days. During that time, I underwent extensive medical testing and evaluation. While the results of my comprehensive medical testing have come back positive and reassuring, the cause of this remains unknown and unexplainable,” Henderson shared in his statement.
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- TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) November 6, 2026
Henderson also made clear that the issue has affected more than just his availability on the field. He said he will keep working with specialists and physical therapists, and noted that the symptoms have impacted his strength, coordination, and some of his physical functions.
“I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery, as these symptoms have affected my strength, coordination, and some of my physical functions.”
“I am committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health. My health and long-term well-being remain my foremost priorities,” Henderson stated.
That leaves the Patriots in a tough spot. Without a real diagnosis, there’s still no clear timeline for when - or if - Henderson will be back this season. The expectation now is that he could miss a significant amount of time, and possibly the rest of the regular season.
Henderson last played in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears, when he carried the ball three times for nine yards. For the season, he has 203 rushing yards and one touchdown on 52 carries.
If Henderson is out for a while, New England will lean on Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner as its top running backs. The team could also explore a trade for help at the position, with Tony Pollard mentioned as a possible target.
For now, though, the focus is on Henderson’s health as he and medical professionals try to figure out how to treat what he described as an “unknown and unexplainable” medical situation.
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