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.