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Patriots Place TreVeyon Henderson on Injured Reserve Amid Unexplained Medical Condition
By Alexander Cole
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The New England Patriots placed running back TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve Saturday, November 14, 2026, in Munich, Germany, one day before the team’s game against the Detroit Lions. Henderson has been sidelined since October 29 with an illness, and the cause of the medical condition he has described as involving unexplained neurological symptoms remains unknown.
ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that Henderson will miss at least the next four games. The 24-year-old had already been ruled out for Sunday’s matchup earlier in the week. Neither ESPN nor Yahoo Sports reported a diagnosis, and no return date beyond the four-game minimum was available.
The move comes as New England prepares for Sunday’s game in Munich with uncertainty in its running back group. ESPN reported that the Patriots entered the week with only two healthy running backs, Corey Kiner and Lan Larison, while starter Rhamondre Stevenson manages a knee tendon injury sustained in last Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Stevenson was a limited participant in both of the Patriots’ practices in Munich. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday he was feeling “pretty good” about Stevenson’s potential availability. The Patriots did not elevate a running back from the practice squad by Saturday’s deadline, a decision ESPN noted could signal Stevenson will be active Sunday.
The Patriots also made several roster moves Saturday. Center/guard Greg Van Roten and fullback Reggie Gilliam were activated from injured reserve, while center/guard Andrew Rupcich was elevated from the practice squad, according to ESPN and Yahoo Sports.
Henderson’s absence follows a difficult stretch in his second NFL season. A second-round draft pick in 2025 out of Ohio State, he recorded 1,132 scrimmage yards and 10 touchdowns as a rookie, according to Yahoo Sports and SB Nation. This season, he had served as New England’s No. 2 running back behind Stevenson. Two ankle injuries, in August and October, limited him to six games, 57 touches, 248 scrimmage yards and one touchdown before the illness sidelined him.
In a statement posted November 6, Henderson said he had experienced “an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms” that required hospitalization for several days. He said his medical testing had come back “positive and reassuring,” but added that “the cause of this remains unknown and unexplainable.”
Henderson also said the symptoms had affected his strength, coordination and some of his physical functions. No diagnosis has been reported.
The Patriots face the Lions at 9:30 a.m. ET Sunday in Munich, with the game scheduled to air on Fox. Henderson’s injured-reserve placement means he will be unavailable for at least the next four games, while New England’s immediate backfield outlook depends in part on Stevenson’s availability.
Alexander Cole
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