Patriots prepare for opener with Henderson’s status uncertain

The running back has not practiced since Aug. 24.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 61 min read

What will Patriots do if RB TreVeyon Henderson is out for Wednesday night’s opener in Seattle vs. the Seahawks? @MikeRei Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: New England opens Wednesday night in Seattle against the Seahawks. Mike Vrabel said TreVeyon Henderson could return Saturday, but he remained absent from practice.

Why it matters: Another absence would force New England to adjust its backfield plan for Week 1. The shortened opening week leaves little time to reintegrate Henderson before the team travels.

By the numbers: Saturday marked 12 days since Henderson last practiced. The Patriots’ opener is scheduled for Sept. 9.

What to watch: Sunday and Monday practices will provide the final participation clues before New England leaves for Seattle.

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@AdamSchefter 2026-09-06T14:27:25.607621+00:00

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