TreVeyon Henderson’s Ankle Injury Threatens Patriots’ Week 1 Roster

Running back TreVeyon Henderson has not participated in any Patriots practice since August 24 when he suffered an ankle injury. Reports from NBC Sports, Sports Illustrated and other outlets confirm that he remained out of practice on the day of the article and that his status for the team’s season-opening game against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday remains “up in the air.” The Patriots have not yet released an official injury report, leaving the possibility that a practice-squad player could be promoted to the active roster.

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Henderson entered the 2025 season as the Patriots’ leading rusher, logging 180 carries for 911 yards and nine touchdowns despite starting only four games. He also contributed 35 receptions for 221 yards and a touchdown and returned nine kickoffs for 209 yards. The 2021 fourth-round pick from Oklahoma was expected to share backfield duties with veteran Rhamondre Stevenson in 2026, forming a committee that the team hopes will improve on the previous year’s tandem.

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• 2025 rushing: 180 carries, 911 yards, 9 TDs

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• 2025 receiving: 35 catches, 221 yards, 1 TD

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• Kickoff returns: 9 returns, 209 yards

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• Depth chart (if Henderson unavailable): Stevenson (RB1), Corey Kiner (RB2) – Kiner arrived via trade with the Arizona Cardinals; Lan Larison (UC Davis) and Hassan Haskins (former Tennessee Titans rookie) are practice-squad candidates for elevation.

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• Mike Reiss (ESPN insider) indicated that “Lan Larison (5-11, 209) and/or Hassan Haskins (6-2, 228) have a strong chance to be elevated from the practice squad.”

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• Mike Vrabel, head coach, told WEEI’s Greg Hill show that Henderson would be evaluated “day-to-day.”

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If Henderson is ruled out, Stevenson is projected to assume the primary ball-carrying role against Seattle. Corey Kiner would move into the No. 2 spot, while the Patriots would likely promote either Larison or Haskins to fill the active-roster slot. Fantasy analysts note that Henderson’s uncertain status makes him a risky Week 1 starter; they recommend targeting Stevenson as a more reliable flex option and considering Kiner only in limited pass-catching scenarios.

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• “Lan Larison (5-11, 209) and/or Hassan Haskins (6-2, 228) have a strong chance to be elevated from the practice squad,” — Mike Reiss

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