6 days until the Patriots open the season and TreVeyon Henderson remains out of practice. Rhamondre Stevenson could be Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: TreVeyon Henderson also missed Tuesday’s practice, and the ankle issue dates to Aug. 24. New England opens against Seattle in six days, with Rhamondre Stevenson potentially taking an expanded role.

Why it matters: The opener is a rematch of Super Bowl LX. Henderson’s availability will shape how New England divides its backfield workload at the start of the 2026 season.

What to watch: Official game-week injury reports will clarify whether Henderson can return before Wednesday’s opener.

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