New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson revealed Friday that he spent several days hospitalized after what he described as an unusual medical emergency involving unexplained neurological symptoms. The 24-year-old said the episode affected his strength, coordination, and some of his physical functions, and that despite extensive testing, doctors still cannot explain what caused it.
Henderson said the testing results were positive and reassuring overall, even though the underlying cause remains unknown, according to USA Today. “I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery,” he said, adding that these symptoms have affected his strength, coordination, and some of his physical functions. A source close to Henderson told the Boston Globe that he did not suffer a stroke, though the paper's reporting otherwise mirrors Henderson's own account of unexplainable neurological symptoms.
According to the Boston Herald, Henderson released his statement Friday morning, revealing that he had missed practice since the previous Thursday. In it, he thanked his wife for supporting him through the illness, and the couple together expressed gratitude to family, loved ones, the Patriots organization, his agent, his medical team, teammates, and supporters. They asked for continued prayers and privacy while they focus on his health and recovery, with Henderson saying he is committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health while prioritizing his long-term well-being.
Missed Week and the Trail That Led Here
The timeline traces back to late October. The Boston Globe reports Henderson was first listed on the practice report with an illness on Oct. 29 and missed the game in Miami that Sunday. The Patriots' own inactives report confirmed as much ahead of kickoff, noting that running back TreVeyon Henderson, listed with an illness, did not travel to Miami, per the team's official site. New England went on to beat the Dolphins in Week 8 without him.
As of USA Today's report, Henderson had not returned to practice, and neither he nor the team had offered any indication of a potential timetable for his return to action. The uncertainty leaves the Patriots managing a hole in their backfield without knowing how long it might last.
A Breakout Season Interrupted
Before the illness sidelined him, Henderson was in the middle of a strong follow-up to his rookie year. He'd appeared in six games this season, piling up 203 rushing yards and a touchdown on 52 carries to go with five catches for 45 yards, per USA Today's accounting. Henderson was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, and across his 23-game regular-season career he has rushed 232 times for 1,114 yards and 10 touchdowns, while adding 40 catches for 266 yards and another score through the air.
With Henderson out indefinitely, the Patriots still have Rhamondre Stevenson, Corey Kiner, and Lan Larison on the 53-man roster at running back, and the team signed Terrell Jennings to the practice squad this week for added depth. New England could also place Henderson on the non-football illness list, a designation that would require him to miss at least four games; doing so would count toward the team's eight allowed activations from reserve lists if he's later designated to return.
