Patriots Place TreVeyon Henderson on Injured Reserve as Illness Lingers

The Patriots have moved TreVeyon Henderson to injured reserve. New England announced Saturday that the second-year running back is going on IR with the illness that has kept him off the field since late October, a move that sidelines him for at least four games.

Henderson revealed last week that he spent several days in the hospital with unexplained neurological symptoms that affected his strength and coordination. Testing came back reassuring, he said, but the cause is still unknown. He hasn't practiced since landing on the injury report Oct. 29, and the team had already ruled him out for Sunday's game against the Lions in Munich, which will be his third straight missed game.

Because New England's bye comes right after the Lions game, the four-game minimum keeps Henderson out until Week 15 at the earliest. The 2025 second-round pick had 52 carries for 203 yards and a touchdown, plus five catches for 45 yards, in six games this season after running for 911 yards and nine scores as a rookie.

The roster spot went to reinforcements. The Patriots activated fullback Reggie Gilliam and offensive lineman Greg Van Roten from injured reserve and elevated guard Andrew Rupcich from the practice squad. They did not elevate a running back, which the Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan noted points to Rhamondre Stevenson being active despite the knee tendon issue that was expected to cost him a few weeks. Stevenson didn't practice early in the week. If he can't handle a full load, Corey Kiner, who has 244 yards on 50 carries, is next in line.

The Patriots (5-4) face the Lions at 6:30 a.m. PT Sunday.