Patriots rule out TreVeyon Henderson for opener

Rhamondre Stevenson is set to handle the lead role.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

Patriots listed RB Treveyon Henderson as out for Wednesday night’s opener vs. the Seahawks due to his ankle injury. Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: Henderson sat out New England's Sunday and Monday practices with an ankle injury. Wednesday night's game against Seattle begins the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: The absence shrinks the Patriots' backfield rotation before their first game. It also delays Henderson's 2026 debut until at least Week 2.

By the numbers: The ruling came 15 days after Henderson injured the ankle on Aug. 24.

What to watch: His participation in the next practice cycle will indicate whether the absence extends beyond one game.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-09-08T20:58:02.137581+00:00

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