Would the [New England Patriots](https://nesn.com/new-england-patriots) actually move on from some of their younger players who haven't exactly lived up to the hype, but a lot of people are hopeful they can at some point?
That's the question that the front office is going to have to answer over the next five or so days, as there's reason to believe that the Patriots could be interested in making trades for many players on their roster, specifically guys who fit that definition.
Among the guys who do, youngster TreVeyon Henderson is at the top of the list. Henderson has been a tough player to evaluate throughout some of his career, as there have been moments when he looks very good and others when he seems to just be about average.
In his rookie season in 2025, Henderson posted 911 yards on 180 carries, good for 5.1 yards per rush.
Fast forward to 2026, and he really hasn't been great and is losing touches. It was recently suggested that because of his lower usage, New England could consider a potential trade, depending on what it gets in return.
“Asked if the team would be willing to trade away a player, Vrabel did not rule out the possibility. In addition to Barmore and Davis, running back TreVeyon Henderson is a name to watch because of his waning usage and production,” [Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe wrote](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/05/sports/patriots-mike-vrabel-trade-deadline-nfl-football/).
I still believe moving on from Henderson wouldn't make a whole lot of sense right now, but there have been problems on the offensive side of the ball because of what he's done.
I'm still willing to take my chance, however, on a guy who was just drafted in the second round and is only 24 years old after putting up the season he did last year. To me, this is a better opportunity for the Patriots to give him more touches and hope that he gets back to the player that everybody knows he can be.
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