New England’s first official injury report of the 2026 season just dropped, and there is one name that jumps right off the page with a huge red flag: running back TreVeyon Henderson. He did not practice on Sunday, just three days out from Week 1, and it’s all because of an ankle injury that happened almost two weeks ago. This isn’t just a minor bump, folks; Henderson hasn’t practiced a single time since he slipped on the turf.
Henderson’s Ankle and the Patriots’ Backfield Woes
This is a serious hit for a guy who was a second-round pick in 2025. You want your young talent on the field, especially heading into the season opener, but it looks like that ankle is really hanging him up. If Henderson can’t suit up, then Rhamondre Stevenson is going to see a *ton* of action. And when I say a ton, I mean it, because Corey Kiner is the only other tailback on the 53-man roster. Think about that for a second! Hassan Haskins and Lan Larison are chilling on the practice squad, but if Henderson is out, New England is dangerously thin at a crucial position right out of the gate. That’s a recipe for disaster if Stevenson gets dinged.
More Injury Concerns Ahead of Kickoff
It wasn’t just Henderson missing practice. The Patriots also had defensive tackle Christian Barmore sidelined with a knee injury, and offensive lineman Ben Brown was out too, also nursing a knee issue. You never want to see key players, especially in the trenches, banged up before the season even starts. Missing practice on Sunday, so close to Week 1, isn’t a good sign for any of them.
The team is set to give us another update on Monday, and then the big one on Tuesday. That’s when we’ll get the official word: questionable, doubtful, or flat-out out for Week 1. This entire situation with Henderson is a massive worry for New England as they try to kick off their 2026 campaign. Everyone will be waiting on those next reports to see if their run game is going to be hobbled before it even begins.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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