TreVeyon Henderson left New England Patriots practice early Monday after slipping on the slick turf of the team’s practice field, raising new concerns about his availability for Week 1, just over two weeks away.
The freak injury struck during an 11-on-11 rushing period, leaving New England without clarity on the severity of a right foot and ankle issue just days before the regular season opens.
Henderson lost his footing while attempting to cut through traffic, according to a Monday report on the practice conditions. The lower grass field at the Patriots’ facility was notably slick, and the second-year back was far from the only player who struggled with his footing there.
TreVeyon Henderson’s Right Foot and Ankle Injury
Trainers pulled Henderson aside for an on-field look before he spent time on the sideline and eventually walked inside, according to an account of the slip and subsequent evaluation. No official update on the injury’s severity had been issued as of Monday afternoon.
Henderson had already sat out Saturday night’s preseason game before returning to the practice field Monday, only to exit again a short time later.
Multiple players besides Henderson fought the same slippery surface during Monday’s session, a detail that suggests field conditions, rather than any mechanical breakdown, triggered the fall. Coaches routinely treat non-contact lower-body injuries with caution regardless of how they originate, and a foot or ankle issue carries particular weight for a player whose game is built on burst and change of direction.
Patriots Backfield Picture Amid Henderson Uncertainty
New England selected Henderson 38th overall in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed him to a rookie contract worth roughly $11.1 million, according to a draft profile detailing his path to the NFL. He delivered immediately, rushing for 911 yards on a franchise rookie-record 5.1 yards per carry while splitting the backfield with Rhamondre Stevenson.
Henderson has already dealt with one significant health scare in New England. He suffered a concussion in Week 16 against the Baltimore Ravens after slamming his head into the turf on a tackle, an incident that sent him into the league’s concussion protocol, according to coverage of the Week 16 collision.
His production dipped sharply once the postseason arrived. Henderson managed just 76 yards on 30 carries across four playoff games, including a modest 19-yard, six-carry showing in New England’s Super Bowl LX loss, according to postseason statistics.
That postseason slide followed a rookie campaign that otherwise showcased why New England invested a second-round pick in him. Henderson found the end zone nine times on the ground as a rookie, added a receiving score and returned nine kickoffs, and he was later named to the Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie Team on the strength of that all-around workload. He also earned AFC Offensive Player of the Month recognition during a standout November stretch, a run that established him as a legitimate three-down threat before the postseason usage pattern shifted.
What Comes Next for TreVeyon Henderson
Training camp reports through August had already flagged pass protection as an ongoing point of emphasis for Henderson as he worked to hold off backfield competition. A foot or ankle injury, even a minor one, threatens to slow that development at the worst possible moment.
The Patriots have not announced any roster or practice-participation move tied to Monday’s exit. Until New England provides clarity, Henderson’s readiness for the final stretch of preseason and the start of the regular season remains an open question.
Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Exits Practice Early After Freak Incident