Overview
- Henderson practiced Monday for the first time since slipping on the lower-grass field on Aug. 24 and missing the Week 1 game in Seattle.
- Coach Mike Vrabel said he hopes to get Henderson more work in the next few days but did not guarantee the running back will be available for Sunday’s home game.
- Veteran interior lineman Ben Brown also returned to practice Monday, strengthening the Patriots’ depth at guard and center after preseason injuries.
- New England averaged just 3.5 yards per carry and scored 10 points in Week 1, so Henderson’s chunk-yardage ability could change play-calling and reduce Rhamondre Stevenson’s heavy snap load.
- The team will monitor Henderson’s practice reps and the midweek injury reports for clarity on game status while considering practice-squad moves to add depth if needed.