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Patriots Rule TreVeyon Henderson Out for Week 1

9/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Patriots ruled running back TreVeyon Henderson out for Week 1 against Seattle.
Henderson slipped during a practice drill on Aug. 24, suffering an ankle injury.
He missed the final preseason game and three subsequent practices.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson was working hard but his status remained uncertain on Sept. 7.
The Sept. 8 injury report confirmed Henderson out, promoting Rhamondre Stevenson to primary ball carrier with Corey Kiner as backup.

History

Historical Context

In 2008, running back Laurence Maroney was placed on injured reserve, prompting the Patriots to rely on backups and finish 11-5 yet miss the playoffs. The same pattern reappeared on August 24 2024 when rookie TreVeyon Henderson suffered an ankle injury, sidelining him for week 1. Coach Mike Vrabel now promotes Rhamondre Stevenson, echoing the 2008 reliance on depth.

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Story summary

Patriots ruled running back TreVeyon Henderson out for Week 1 against Seattle.
Henderson slipped during a practice drill on Aug. 24, suffering an ankle injury.
He missed the final preseason game and three subsequent practices.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson was working hard but his status remained uncertain on Sept. 7.
The Sept. 8 injury report confirmed Henderson out, promoting Rhamondre Stevenson to primary ball carrier with Corey Kiner as backup.

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