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TreVeyon Henderson Injury Shouldn’t ‘Be as Severe’ as A.J. Brown’s: Ex-NFL Doctor

The New England Patriots received some bad news on TreVeyon Henderson on Tuesday, but a former NFL team doctor sees a potential silver lining in the running back’s high-ankle sprain.ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Henderson is expected to miss multiple…

By Duncan Day · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:35 PM

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Dr. David Chao suggested TreVeyon Henderson's high-ankle sprain should not be as severe as teammate A.J. Brown's injury.
ESPN reported that Henderson is expected to miss multiple weeks but will not require surgery.
Henderson suffered the right ankle injury following a tackle against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 11.

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Former NFL team doctor David Chao stated that New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson's high-ankle sprain should not be as severe as wide receiver A.J. Brown's. Henderson suffered the injury during New England's 45-17 win against the Las Vegas Raiders on October 11. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Henderson is expected to miss multiple weeks, although he will not require surgery.

With Henderson sidelined, the Patriots will lean on Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner in the backfield. Meanwhile, Brown has missed four consecutive games due to his high-ankle sprain but could return to practice this week, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.

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TreVeyon Henderson Injury Shouldn’t ‘Be as Severe’ as A.J. Brown’s: Ex-NFL Doctor

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