2026 · WEEK 5 CLOSE
$500−38.9%1W−68%SINCE '26 DRAFTHIGH $1,571
AGE23Oct 22, 2002
EXP1 yrsince 2025
HEIGHT5'10"
inherits 6% of NE carries (28% vacated, his claim 21%); inherits 2% of NE targets (42% vacated, his claim 6%)
Henderson is expected to miss multiple weeks after he was diagnosed with a right high-ankle sprain following an MRI on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Henderson sustained the injury in the second quarter of Sunday's 45-17 win over the Raiders and was unable to return. Schefter notes that Henderson won't need surgery to address the ankle sprain, so the running back may be able to avoid a stint on injured reserve and the automatic four-game absence that comes with it. Even so, Henderson still looks poised to be sidelined for at least a couple of contests, which will clear the way for Rhamondre Stevenson to take on a heightened role out of the backfield. Corey Kiner will also be in line for increased snaps as the top change-of-pace option behind Stevenson while Henderson is out of the mix.
Henderson (ankle) is slated to undergo further medical testing Monday after exiting Sunday's 45-17 win over the Raiders, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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The Patriots ruled out Henderson (ankle) for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Raiders, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
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Henderson suffered a right ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Raiders.
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Henderson will operate as the Patriots' RB1 if Rhamondre Stevenson (knee, questionable) is unable to play against the Raiders on Sunday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Henderson rushed 14 times for 42 yards and failed to bring in either of his two targets in the Patriots' 29-26 win over the Bills on Sunday.
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Henderson (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
This is a big development for Henderson after his ankle injury kept him out of the season opener. He was a full-go in Wednesday's session, which bodes well for him making his 2026 debut Sunday against the Steelers. The Patriots struggled to run the ball in his absence against the Seahawks, recording just 3.9 yards per carry as a team. Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner mustered just 62 yards on 24 carries.
Henderson, who missed the Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Seahawks due to his ankle injury, practiced in full Wednesday, the team's official site reports.
The second-year back's ability to finally return to practice without restrictions seemingly tees him up for his season debut in Sunday's Week 2 matchup against the Steelers. Henderson had some form of undisclosed participation in Monday's unofficial practice session as well, and if he's active against Pittsburgh, he could work in a very close timeshare with Rhamondre Stevenson, as was often the case last season.
Coach Mike Vrabel said Henderson (ankle) will practice Monday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Henderson missed practice all last week leading up to Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, but he's now had an additional four days to recover and appears to have a good chance to make his 2026 debut Sunday against the Steelers. Rhamondre Stevenson slogged his way to 2.8 yards per carry in Week 1 against Seattle, while Corey Kiner filled in as the RB2 and rushed for 11 yards on six carries.
The Patriots ruled out Henderson for Wednesday's season opener versus the Seahawks, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Henderson (ankle) remained sidelined at Monday's practice, Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated reports.
Henderson has been DNP all week leading up to Wednesday's season opener in Seattle, and it's looking extremely unlikely that he's going to play Week 1. The Patriots have one more practice report to issue Tuesday, and it's at least notable that Henderson traveled with the team to Seattle, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. If the second-year running back is unable to play, Rhamondre Stevenson would be looking at a potential workhorse role, as Corey Kiner is the only other running back on the active roster. Lan Larison is on the practice squad as a likely elevation.
Henderson (ankle) was listed as a non-participant in Monday's practice, Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated reports.
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Henderson (ankle) was not spotted at the portion of Monday's practice open to the media, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.
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Henderson (ankle) officially didn't practice Sunday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
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Henderson (ankle) was in street clothes ahead of Sunday's practice and appears likely to be listed as a non-participant on the Patriots' first injury report of the season, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Henderson (ankle) was in street clothes ahead of Saturday's practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
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Henderson (ankle) could return to practice Saturday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
After missing recent practice time due to an ankle injury, Henderson appears to have at least a chance to get back on the field as New England begins a game-prep stretch ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against Seattle. The second-year running back would have to operate in at least a limited capacity over the coming days to have a realistic chance of playing in Week 1. If Henderson cannot play, then Rhamondre Stevenson would be in line for a significant boost in workload, and Corey Kiner would also be in the mix for some backfield touches.
Henderson (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Henderson has been sidelined for the last 10 days, and while there's been no indication he's dealing with a serious injury, it's starting to get close to the wire for Henderson to play in next Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. Henderson will almost certainly need to return to practice before Monday to have a chance to face Seattle. If he can't go in Week 1, Rhamondre Stevenson would get a huge fantasy boost as a surefire RB2 based on volume projection.
Henderson continues to rehab a right ankle injury and hasn't been cleared for full participation in practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Henderson made an early departure from practice last Monday, which has sidelined him in the meantime. Reiss mentioned that Henderson was spotted in the locker room this Tuesday and seemed to be "walking normally," but the Patriots will take it easy on the second-year pro as a Week 1 road showdown with the Seahawks approaches next Wednesday, Sept. 9.
Henderson is the top running back on the 2025 NFL All-Rookie team compiled by Dane Brugler of The Athletic.
Henderson finished 64 rushing yards behind rookie leader Ashton Jeanty with 911 yards, but Brugler gives Henderson the nod due to the 2025 second-round draft pick's superior efficiency. Henderson led rookie running backs with 5.1 yards per carry and nine rushing touchdowns as part of a Patriots team that earned the second seed in the AFC, while the sixth overall pick Jeanty mustered just 3.7 yards per carry behind an awful offensive line on a Raiders team that finished with the worst record in the NFL.
The RBs priced immediately above and below him.
