New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson said he's been in the hospital recently with "unexplained neurological symptoms" after missing the last game and several practices with an undisclosed illness.
Henderson, 24, has played in six of the Patriots eight games this season, but he missed last Sunday's game in Miami and hasn't practiced since Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Patriots ruled him out against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday.
He took the unusual move Friday to release his own personal statement on social media to address "the medical condition I've been experiencing."
Henderson said he recently had "an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization for several days."
He said he had extensive tests done and that they came back "positive and reassuring" but what the issue is "remains unknown and unexplainable."
"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 said. "I am committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health. My health and long-term well-being remain my foremost priorities."
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson is "well loved and respected" on the team and would let his statement speak for itself. He said he is continuing to support him.
"My support shows up in a lot of different ways, and I'm trying to make sure that TreVeyon's cared for, the recovery plan is intact, he's comfortable with it, and that his wife Kenzie is cared for and understands what was going on through the process," Vrabel said Friday afternoon. "To support him the best way that I know how is just to care for him, listen to him, and do whatever we can to get healthy, get back, help this football team and do what he loves."
Henderson is in his second season with the Patriots, who drafted him in the second round out of Ohio State in 2025. He's rushed for 203 yards on 52 carries this year. His last game was Oct. 22 in Chicago. He rushed three times for nine yards and caught two passes for 14 yards in the loss to the Bears.
The Patriots play the Green Bay Packers Sunday at 4:25 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
