New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has been sidelined for the past week, with the Patriots listing him with an illness. On Friday, Henderson addressed his absence as he offered a bit of clarity regarding his health.
In a statement posted to social media, Henderson said that he was hospitalized for several days after experiencing a series of “unexplained neurological symptoms.” He added that the symptoms have affected his strength and coordination, and that doctors have not yet been able to determine what caused them.
Henderson’s Absence
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Henderson, a second-round pick out of Ohio State in 2025, had a strong rookie season with the Patriots. He ran for 911 yards and nine touchdowns on 180 carries while adding 35 catches for 221 yards and another score.
His second season has been a struggle, though. Henderson suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 4, but he played through it against the New York Jets and Chicago Bears, totaling just 40 rushing yards on 10 carries in those two games. Through six games, he has 203 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Henderson was then ruled out of last week’s win over the Miami Dolphins with an illness, and he did not practice at all this week. He was one of several key players who missed that game for the 5-3 Patriots, a group that also included wide receiver A.J. Brown and tight end Hunter Henry.
‘Unexplained neurological symptoms’
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On Friday, Henderson explained the reason for his absence as he opened up about an “unusual medical emergency” involving “unexplained neurological symptoms.”
“Recently, I experienced an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization for several days,” Henderson wrote [in a statement on X](https://x.com/TreVeyonH4/status/2118726881679978736). “During that time, I underwent extensive medical testing and evaluation. While the results of my comprehensive medical testing have come back positive and reassuring, the cause of this remains unknown and unexplainable.”
He said that he will continue to work with specialists as he tries to recover.
“I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery, as these symptoms have affected my strength, coordination, and some of my physical functions,” Henderson continued. “I am committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health. My health and long-term well-being remain my foremost priorities.”
Henderson also leaned on his faith, thanking his wife and Jesus for helping him through the ordeal.
“Despite all of this, my heart rejoices in The Lord and my heart is at peace knowing that He is always faithful,” he wrote.
He closed the statement by asking for privacy: “We respectfully ask for continued prayers and privacy as we focus on my health and recovery.”
Henderson did not offer a timeline for his return. Obviously, the most important thing right now is that the 24-year-old gets healthy.