Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson took a nasty slip on the practice turf Monday, and now he’s getting looked at by doctors today, Tuesday. You gotta feel for the guy, especially with Week 1 of the regular season right around the corner. Every team holds its breath this time of year, and an incident like this is the last thing anyone wants to see when the real games are so close.
First Look at the Damage
The initial reports are what everyone’s clinging to right now. Christopher Price of the Boston Globe reported that Henderson is undergoing “precautionary tests” on his ankle. “Precautionary” is the word you want to hear, not “serious” or “season-ending.” The good news is Price also noted Henderson was walking and moving just fine after the incident. That’s huge. The hope is absolutely sky-high that these tests come back clean, showing nothing that would raise any deeper concerns. You see a guy go down, especially with an ankle, and your mind immediately goes to the worst-case scenario. It’s tough, man, but walking off is always a positive sign.
The Week 1 Countdown
Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf confirmed the team is checking Henderson out and that he won’t be practicing on Tuesday. Makes total sense. You don’t mess around with an ankle, not when you’re this close to opening day. Interestingly, Henderson wasn’t even slated to play in the Patriots’ final preseason game on Thursday night against the Browns anyway. So, while missing practice is never ideal, it doesn’t change their immediate game plan. The real focus, the one everyone is laser-focused on, is making sure Henderson is completely ready to go for Week 1. That’s the game that matters, that’s what all the work is for.
The Patriots will wrap up their preseason slate this Thursday night against the Browns. But let’s be real, the scoreboard for that game isn’t nearly as important as the official word from the doctors on TreVeyon Henderson’s ankle. Every fan of that squad is holding their breath, waiting to hear if their guy will be out there when it counts for real. We’re all looking forward to seeing him suit up when the lights truly come on.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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