TreVeyon Henderson, a back who absolutely *exploded* last season, is already dealing with a new lower ankle injury after slipping on the turf during practice. Look, the word is he’s walking fine and heading in for precautionary tests, but you know how quickly things change at one of the most brutal positions in football: running back. It’s August, we’re deep into prep for the 2026 NFL season, and this is the kind of curveball that makes or breaks your draft strategy.
Henderson’s Injury Report: All Eyes on the Ankle and the Depth Chart
Coaches have been pretty clear, demanding more from Henderson in pass protection and as an inside runner. And from what we’re hearing this summer, he hasn’t quite delivered on that yet. Now, factor in this ankle scare. What does this mean for his draft stock? Henderson’s currently going in Round 6 as RB26, while Rhamondre Stevenson, the guy he’s still behind, is actually slipping to RB28 in Round 7. Is this injury the push that finally drops Henderson below Stevenson in ADP, like some have been predicting for a while?
But hold up, don’t write him off. This dude’s rookie year was straight fire. We’re talking 911 rushing yards, 221 receiving yards, and 10 total touchdowns! A huge chunk of that came when Stevenson was banged up over the final eight weeks, and Henderson was a top-10 fantasy back during that stretch. He flashed some serious potential to become a weekly difference-maker. He’ll start the season as a boom-or-bust RB3, but that upside is *massive* if the backfield balance shifts. The million-dollar question is when, not if, that happens.
Jonathon Brooks’ Bounce-Back is Making Noise
Over in Carolina, Jonathon Brooks is finally making headlines for all the right reasons. After spending his first two seasons battling through *two* ACL tears, this former second-round pick is back on the field. You can tell he’s reminding everyone what he can do when he’s healthy. Even Head Coach Dave Canales has been dishing out some praise, and that’s exactly what you want to hear for a guy with his kind of talent.
Brooks is a prime example of why you need to keep your eyes peeled on these backup situations. Starter Chuba Hubbard had a tough, injury-plagued year himself, but let’s not forget he ripped off a 1,366-yard, 11-touchdown season just one year ago. That’s real production. Brooks has the talent to absolutely rise the depth chart, especially with his previous injury history behind him. He’s got that ‘next man up’ potential, big time.
Speaking of knowing your squad and what’s next, it was a tough weekend for our boys in the Emerald City. The Seattle Seahawks fought hard on the road but ultimately fell 16-19 to the Tennessee Titans. Not the result we wanted, not by a long shot. But this is early season football, 12s, and our team, led by Mike Macdonald, is just getting started. We’ve got a long season ahead, and you better believe our guys will be back to work, ready to show everyone what they’re truly made of. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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