Overview
- Henderson injured his right ankle on Aug. 24 and has not practiced since that day, missing four consecutive team sessions.
- The Patriots listed Henderson as a non‑participant on recent injury reports, making him doubtful to play in the Sept. 9 season opener in Seattle.
- New England’s depth behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson is limited because the only other running back on the 53‑man roster is Corey Kiner.
- The team is expected to consider elevating a practice‑squad back such as Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison, with decisions shaped by pass‑protection needs, special teams value, and NFL experience.
- Henderson was an explosive playmaker as a rookie (911 rushing yards, 221 receiving yards, 10 total TDs), so his absence would shift play‑calling toward Stevenson and reduce the offense’s big‑play threat.