New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is out for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions.
Henderson has been dealing with a neurological medical condition that has sidelined him for the last two games against the Miami Dolphons and Green Bay Packers. The second-year running back released a statement on social media explaining that he had been in the hospital for several days.
On Friday, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel shared his first update on Henderson since the illness was revealed.
“I talk to TreVeyon everyday. Just like everybody else that’s not available, he’s working hard to get back," Vrabel told media members. "When that is, I don’t know. I don’t have a timetable. But I love my interactions with him. I love talking with him and
seeing how he’s doing.”
Henderson had three carries for nine yards and two receptions for 14 yards in his last outing against the Chicago Bears. His absence leaves a hole in a Patriots running back room that has recently been filled by Corey Kiner. However, Kiner might get bumped to No. 1, and Lan Larison might fill the No. 2 role on Sunday, if Rhamondre Stevenson is also out with a knee injury.
The positional depth at running back is being tested in ways that wasn't expected for the Patriots.
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