New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson said Friday in a social media statement that an unexpected medical emergency with unexplained neurological symptoms required several days of hospital treatment, with the cause remaining unknown despite extensive examinations, SPORT1 reported.
Henderson, 24, disclosed the hospitalization in a social media statement, writing that he suffered “an unexpected and unusual medical emergency with a series of unexplained neurological symptoms” that required several days of hospital treatment. Extensive testing during his stay returned results he described as “positive and reassuring,” but doctors have not identified what caused his symptoms.
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What the tests showed — and what they didn’t
According to Henderson’s statement, the symptoms affected his strength, coordination and some other physical functions.
“I am determined to do everything necessary to become completely healthy again,” he wrote, adding that his health and long-term well-being are his top priority.
How it unfolded for the Patriots
Henderson missed New England’s Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins because of the illness and has remained away from practice. He first appeared on the team’s injury report with an illness the Thursday before that game, according to SPORT1.
The running back’s absence had already fueled speculation, since he had been missing time without a specific explanation. ran.joyn.de noted that rumors had circulated around the 24-year-old in recent weeks: he missed the season opener with an ankle injury and re-injured the same ankle in October before this latest, non-specific illness sidelined him.
No timetable for his return was provided in his statement.
Henderson asks for privacy and prayers
In his message, Henderson thanked his wife for her support and spoke about the importance of his faith. He and his wife also thanked family members, the Patriots organization, his medical team and his teammates. “We respectfully continue to ask for prayers and privacy while we focus on my health and recovery,” he wrote.
Questions still open after Henderson’s statement
- Doctors have not identified a cause despite extensive testing, according to both SPORT1 and ran.joyn.de, and Henderson said the results, while reassuring, did not explain his condition.
- When will he play again? No return timetable was given; he remains away from Patriots practice after missing the Week 8 game against Miami.
- How serious is it? Henderson said the symptoms affected his strength, coordination and other physical functions, and that he will keep working with specialists and physical therapists.
- What came before this? Per ran.joyn.de, Henderson missed the season opener with an ankle injury and suffered another ankle injury in October — separate issues from the current illness.
The open question now is whether specialists can identify the cause of the neurological symptoms. Until then, Henderson’s status with the Patriots remains day-to-day, with no confirmed return date.
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