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Patriots Gear Up for Week 2 as TreVeyon Henderson Returns
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Core Event: Henderson cleared to play in Sunday’s home opener vs. Steelers
Second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson will rejoin the New England Patriots’ active roster for the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Henderson missed the season-opening 13-10 loss to the Seattle Seahawks after sustaining a right ankle injury in practice on Aug. 24. He participated fully in Wednesday’s practice and was cleared by the team’s medical staff.
Background & Context
The Patriots entered the 2025 season with high expectations for their rushing attack, but the Week 1 defeat highlighted struggles. Starter Rhamondre Stevenson recorded 51 rushing yards on 18 carries and added five receptions for 44 yards. Wide receiver A.J. Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in the same game and was placed on injured reserve, projected to miss four to six weeks. Quarterback Drake Maye acknowledged the need to move past the loss, emphasizing a “short-memory” approach for the season ahead.
Data & Statistics
- TreVeyon Henderson (2025 rookie season): 180 carries, 911 rushing yards, nine rushing touchdowns; 35 receptions, 221 receiving yards, one receiving touchdown.
- Explosive runs in 2025: touchdown runs of 69, 65, 55, and 52 yards.
- Rhamondre Stevenson (Week 1): 51 rushing yards on 18 carries, five receptions for 44 yards.
- A.J. Brown: high-ankle sprain, out for 4-6 weeks.
Official Statements & Responses
Maye, addressing the team’s recent setbacks, highlighted the importance of teammates and coaches in overcoming mistakes and reiterated his commitment to improving his play. He also recognized the impact of Brown’s absence, stating that losing a “big-time player” forces other receivers to step up.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm ready to go. Thank God I'm healed up now,” — Seattle Seahawks. Henderson
- “You’ve got teammates. That’s what you have teammates for, and coaches,” — Drake Maye
- “You’d like to say that it won’t,” — Drake Maye
What’s Next
The Patriots will host the Steelers on Sunday, seeking to rebound from the opening loss and to integrate Henderson into the backfield. The game will test whether the restored rushing option can compensate for the loss of Brown and improve the Patriots’ offensive production.