The New England Patriots announced on Sunday that they are placing second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve.
Along with that move, they are activating fullback Reggie Gilliam and offensive lineman Greg Van Roten, while also elevating guard Andrew Rupcich to the active roster.
Henderson announced last week that he had been hospitalized for several days with a neurological condition. There was never a clear timetable for his return. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel revealed on Friday that he speaks with Henderson daily, but he didn't have a firm update on when he would be back.
“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.”
With the latest move, Henderson will miss at least the next four games of the season. However, one has to wonder if he will even return this season. The Patriots used their fifth of eight IR return spots on Gilliam this week. They also have left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and wide receiver Romeo Doubs expected to return at some point.
Regardless, this was the right move.
Henderson's health is more important than football, and this move gives him time to focus on what really matters, while the Patriots open a roster spot and move forward with the season.
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