New England Patriots running back Tre Veyon Henderson is expected to miss multiple weeks because of a high ankle sprain, according to league sources who spoke to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Henderson will not need surgery, and the Patriots are hoping the second-year back returns relatively soon.
Henderson suffered the injury in the second quarter of New England's victory Sunday over the Las Vegas Raiders. It occurred at the end of an 11-yard run when he was tackled by safety Jeremy Chinn along the sideline and came up hobbling. Henderson also missed the season opener last month because of an ankle injury. He has 163 yards and one touchdown on 42 carries in four games this season.
With Henderson sidelined, Corey Kiner served as the primary backup to starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson. Kiner rushed for 52 yards on six carries but lost a fumble, while Stevenson had 64 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
The Patriots (3-2) are likely to elevate Lan Larison from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the New York Jets (2-3) to provide a third option. Larison, an undrafted free agent who joined the team in 2025 out of UC-Davis, played three offensive snaps and caught two passes for nine yards in the season opener when Henderson was out.
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