Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is battling a neurological medical condition that put him in the hospital, a shocking reveal he made on Friday. Henderson, just 24 years old, first hit the injury report with an “illness” on October 29, and he’s been away from the team ever since. This is way more than just a typical sideline-stint, and it’s got everyone, especially Coach Mike Vrabel, laser-focused on his recovery.
Vrabel’s Priorities: Care and Support
This ain’t just an ‘illness’ anymore. Henderson has been dealing with a serious neurological medical condition that actually landed him in the hospital. Vrabel laid it all out: the absolute priority right now is Henderson’s recovery and making sure he and his wife, Kenzie, are completely cared for. Vrabel didn’t mince words, saying, “I know that he is well loved and respected on our football team. I’m just trying to make sure that TreVeyon, he’s cared for and that the recovery plan is intact and he’s comfortable with it and that his wife Kenzie is cared for and understand what was going on through the process.” That’s a real coach right there, putting player well-being first. He added, “Support him the best way that I know how is just to care for him, listen to him and do whatever we can to get healthy and get back and help this football team and do what he loves.” You just gotta respect that, even if you’re not a Patriots fan. The team hasn’t even decided if he’ll go on a reserve list, which tells you how much is still up in the air.
Next Man Up: Kiner Steps into the Spotlight
Of course, this means Henderson is out for Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers. That’s his second straight miss due to the illness, and the team needed to make moves to cover that critical spot. They signed Lan Larison from the practice squad to join Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner on the active roster. But it’s Kiner who’s really stepped into that No. 2 spot behind Stevenson, and Vrabel is hyped about his performance. “Corey’s worked really hard, and I think that his spark and energy going back to the Jets game has been noticeable,” Vrabel said. “Being able to run, kick off returns, provide impact there. He’s a great teammate. He’s got great energy. I love seeing him in the building each and every day. So, hopefully his role can continue to grow and be able to help us out there.” That’s a huge vote of confidence for Kiner, who’s clearly making the most of his opportunity given this incredibly tough situation.
It’s a really tough situation for TreVeyon Henderson, and you’ve just got to hope the guy makes a full and speedy recovery. For now, the focus is squarely on his health, and for the Patriots, it’s about seeing if Corey Kiner can continue to light a fire in that backfield against the Packers this Sunday. What a curveball this season has thrown at them, huh?
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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