Patriots back TreVeyon Henderson hospitalized with unexplained neurological symptoms
The second-year running back is recovering from a medical event that caused loss of strength and coordination, leaving his status for Sunday's game against the Packers in question.
By Julian Schulz ·
TreVeyon Henderson is currently recovering from an unexplained neurological event that required hospitalization. The New England Patriots running back shared the update in a written statement on Friday.
Henderson described the incident as an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms. He said extensive medical testing and evaluation produced positive and reassuring results, although the specific cause remains unknown. The condition has impacted his strength, coordination, and certain physical functions.
The 23-year-old stated he is working with specialists and physical therapists to return to full health. "I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery," Henderson wrote. He emphasized that his long-term well-being remains his foremost priority.
Henderson thanked his wife and medical team for their support. He also expressed gratitude to the Patriots organization, teammates, and fans for their encouragement during his recovery.
The player was first listed with an illness in the Week 8 injury report. He was again listed as a non-participant due to illness in the report released Thursday for the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers. This follows a high-ankle sprain sustained against the Las Vegas Raiders on Oct. 11 and an earlier ankle injury from the preseason on Aug. 24.
Head coach Mike Vrabel is scheduled to hold a press conference at 1:10 p.m. Eastern time on Friday. Kickoff for the Week 9 matchup at Gillette Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. Sunday.
