Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson breaks silence on scary ‘unexplainable’ medical issue

Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson breaks silence on scary ‘unexplainable’ medical issue originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New England Patriots have been without second-round running back TreVeyon Henderson for a few weeks now, as he's been listed on the injury report with an "illness" since before Week 8.While he's been away from practice, there has been plenty of speculation as to the nature of his illness. But Henderson finally cleared the air on Friday before Week 9 with some major news on his medical issue that's a lot scarier than a typical illness.Henderson shared on Twitter/x that he had an "unexplainable" neurological medical emergency that required a lot of testing at a hospital over several days. His update revealed that, even after testing, there is still uncertainty about his health going forward.TreVeyon Henderson breaks silence on scary, unexplainable medical emergency"Recently, I experienced an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization for several days. During that time, I underwent extensive medical testing and evaluation. While the results of my comprehensive medical testing have come back positive and reassuring, the cause of this remains unknown and unexplainable," Henderson shared in his statement.🙏🏽 https://t.co/l52XuixPOc— TreVeyon Henderson (@TreVeyonH4) November 6, 2026This is a major announcement from Henderson, as the Patriots running back is now very much in doubt to play going forward as he deals with this scary medical situation.With no real diagnosis for the standout running back, Henderson and the Patriots still don't really know what happened, which is a scary update.The medical issue is concerning well beyond simply playing football. This is something to treat seriously, and an extended absence appears likely.Henderson added, "I will continue working closely with specialists and physical therapists to focus on my recovery, as these symptoms have affected my strength, coordination, and some of my physical functions.""I am committed to doing everything necessary to return to full health. My health and long-term well-being remain my foremost priorities," Henderson stated.MORE: Joe Burrow joins rare NFL history with six touchdowns despite three interceptionsThe "unexplainable" medical issue for Henderson, combined with this note that there are issues with his physical well-being after this issue, points to Henderson missing a lot of time this season.The Patriots are likely to be without Henderson for quite some time, if not the rest of the regular season, as he aims to treat this serious medical issue properly before returning to football. He last played in Week 7 against the Chicago Bears, running the ball three times for nine yards to get to 203 rushing yards and one touchdown on 52 carries this season. He's likely to miss Week 9 and could potentially miss many more weeks as well.With Henderson's status for 2026 now up in the air, the Patriots will rely on Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner as their top RBs. They could also make a push for a trade for RB help, with Tony Pollard making a lot of sense as a potential target.But the most important thing is Henderson's health, as he and medical professionals try to figure out how best to treat this "unknown and unexplainable" medical situation he had recently.More NFL news:NFL insiders reveal four landing spots for Colts’ Jonathan TaylorJayden Daniels snaps unbelievable drought with Commanders' win over Eagles4 stats that show how bad Chargers' Justin Herbert has been in 2026Why it's time for Colts to move on from Shane Steichen and Daniel JonesJerry Jones defends Brian Schottenheimer after Cowboys collapse vs. Cardinals