The New England Patriots placed running back TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve Saturday, sidelining him for at least four more games as he recovers from unexplained neurological symptoms.
Henderson will miss Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in Munich, his third straight absence. He last played on Oct. 22 against the Chicago Bears and has been away from the team since Oct. 29.
The earliest Henderson can be activated is ahead of Week 15, when the Patriots are scheduled to visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 21. New England has a bye in Week 11.
In a Nov. 6 statement on social media, Henderson said he had been hospitalized for several days after experiencing a medical emergency. He said testing had produced positive and reassuring results, but the cause of his symptoms remained unknown.
“I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery, as these symptoms have affected my strength, coordination, and some of my physical functions,” Henderson said.
Henderson has rushed 52 times for 203 yards and one touchdown and caught five passes for 45 yards in six games this season as the backup to Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson has been working through a knee injury, and the Patriots did not elevate another running back for the Detroit game.
A 2025 second-round pick out of Ohio State, Henderson made the NFL’s all-rookie team last season. He rushed for 911 yards and nine touchdowns and added a receiving touchdown in 17 games, including four starts.
