New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson will miss multiple weeks after suffering a high ankle sprain during a 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on October 11, 2026. The second-year player will not need surgery, leaving veteran Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie Corey Kiner to handle the backfield.
The New England Patriots secured back-to-back dominant victories following a slow start to the season, but the team’s backfield depth took a sharp hit. During the second quarter of Sunday’s blowout win at Gillette Stadium, second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson sustained a high ankle sprain when he was tackled from behind by Raiders safety Jeremy Chinn on an 11-yard jet sweep.
League sources confirmed Tuesday that the injury is expected to sideline him multiple weeks. ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported on X that Henderson will not need surgery, and he is regarded as a quick healer, so the Patriots are hoping his return is sooner rather than later,
as noted by Boston 25 News. The 23-year-old Ohio State product previously missed the first two weeks of the campaign with an ankle ailment suffered during an August practice. Across four games played, he carried the ball 42 times for 163 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.9 yards per carry. Henderson holds 31.7% of New England’s carries across the games he has played, averaging 12.7 carries per contest.
Backfield Reconfiguration Behind Rhamondre Stevenson
Henderson’s absence immediately thrusts veteran Rhamondre Stevenson back into the spotlight as New England’s undisputed lead back. Through the first five games of 2026, Stevenson has recorded 227 rushing yards, 111 receiving yards, and two touchdowns, according to Boston 25 News. Stevenson sits at 36.7% of the carry share over four games, averaging 11.0 carries per game. Last season, Stevenson converted on 32 of 37 targets and netted a personal best 59.5% receiving success rate, while also handling 12 catches for 90 yards on 16 targets this year.
Hassan Haskins and Lan Larison remain on the practice squad to provide additional organizational depth, with Larison offering extra depth on the practice squad alongside Kiner as the Patriots navigate life without their dynamic rookie.
Will Campbell Knee Injury and Caleb Lomu Relief Debut
The offensive line also absorbed a blow when left tackle Will Campbell exited the game early in the second quarter with a knee injury, marking another knee concern for the 22-year-old in his second year with the Patriots after being taken with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. Tests later revealed that Campbell avoided a major knee injury and is considered week-to-week by the team, having previously missed four games with a knee injury last season.
With Campbell sidelined, rookie Caleb Lomu stepped in for his first NFL action. The 28th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft logged 29 pass-blocking snaps against the Raiders primarily matching up against Malcolm Koonce across 11 snaps while also engaging Maxx Crosby, allowing just one hurry and one pressure for a 98.0 pass-blocking grade credited by Pro Football Focus.
“I didn’t think it was too big for him. He was able to settle down. We didn’t really notice him a lot so I think that’s probably a good thing.”
Mike Vrabel, Head Coach
Upcoming Schedule and Roster Outlook
New England is set for clashes with the Jets, Bears, and Dolphins over the next three weeks as the team looks to maintain momentum following their 45-17 blowout victory over Las Vegas, where quarterback Drake Maye posted 374 passing yards and four touchdown throws alongside a rushing score.
In addition to Henderson and Campbell, New England’s injury report has tracked absences across multiple key positions, including wide receiver A.J. Brown, who suffered his own high ankle sprain in Week 1, was subsequently placed on injured reserve, and is eligible to return to practice this week. The skill position group has also dealt with injuries to wideout Mack Hollins due to a calf issue, and right guard Michael Onwenu, who was lost in Week 2 to a broken ankle.
