TreVeyon Henderson ruled out for Week 1 against Seahawks

The New England Patriots will not have running back TreVeyon Henderson available for their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday due to an ankle injury, as announced by the team on Tuesday. Henderson and backup center Ben Brown, who has a knee injury, both missed three practices leading up to Week 1. Henderson sustained the injury during a practice on August 24. Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to take on the majority of the carries in Henderson's absence. Henderson, a second-round pick from Ohio State, had a strong finish to his rookie season, rushing for 911 yards and nine touchdowns, along with 221 receiving yards and one touchdown. He finished third in the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. Corey Kiner is set to move into the second running back position, while Lan Larison or Hassan Haskins may be considered for the third running back role from the practice squad. Head coach Mike Vrabel commented on the running back situation, highlighting Stevenson's performance at the end of the previous season and expressing confidence in Kiner. The Patriots will face the Seahawks, who defeated them in February to win their second Super Bowl. Quarterback Drake Maye will lead the offense, supported by receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs.