Overview
- Henderson has not practiced since Aug. 24, when he slipped on the lower‑grass practice field and left with a right ankle issue.
- The Patriots describe the injury as not serious and report he is walking without a limp, but he remains in rehabilitation and unsigned for practice duty.
- New England has only three practices left before it flies to Seattle, which limits Henderson’s chances to get meaningful work before the season opener.
- His limited availability shifts snaps to other backs and affects special‑teams and depth evaluation for a backfield planned to feature Henderson alongside Rhamondre Stevenson.
- Henderson rushed for 911 yards and nine touchdowns as a rookie in 2025, and the team’s recent shell practices reduce contact reps that would otherwise help him regain game readiness.