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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Lead role awaits in season opener
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Stevenson is expected to see the bulk of the snaps and touches out of the backfield Wednesday against the Seahawks after teammate TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was ruled out for the season opener, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stevenson and Henderson are expected to have a fairly equitable split of the backfield when both are fully healthy, but the latter's absence for Week 1 should clear the way for Stevenson to handle a workhorse role. The Patriots have Corey Kiner on hand as a backup option, and at least one of Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins will be promoted from the practice squad for the opener, but none are expected to poach much work from Stevenson on early or passing downs. With a big workload likely awaiting him Wednesday, Stevenson should make for a strong option in Week 1 fantasy lineups, even in a tough matchup against the reigning Super Bowl champions. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sitting out season opener
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Patriots ruled out Henderson for Wednesday's season opener versus the Seahawks, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Henderson's absence for the opener hardly comes as a surprise with his ankle injury having kept him from practicing in any capacity since Aug. 24. With Henderson sidelined for the opener, Rhamondre Stevenson will have a clear path to earning the bulk of snaps and touches out of the backfield. Corey Kiner will serve as the Stevenson's top understudy, and the Patriots will likely elevate one or both of Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins from the practice squad to add depth at the position. |
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Not playing Week 1
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 7:29 PM
Brown (knee) has been ruled out for the Patriots' Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks on Wednesday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reprots.
Analysis: Brown was part of the team's roster cuts on Aug. 31 but eventually re-signed with the Patriots a day later. Once healthy, he will serve as the New England's backup center behind Jared Wilson. |
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Returns to practice
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 7:23 PM
Barmore (knee) was a full participant in New England's practice Monday, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
Analysis: Barmore missed Sunday's practice due to a knee injury but has seemingly moved past it. The 2021 second-round pick is once again expected to serve as one of the Patriots' starting defensive linemen once the regular season begins. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Remains out of practice Monday
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 3:25 PM
Henderson (ankle) remained sidelined at Monday's practice, Mike Kadlick of Sports Illustrated reports.
Analysis: Henderson has been DNP all week leading up to Wednesday's season opener in Seattle, and it's looking extremely unlikely that he's going to play Week 1. The Patriots have one more practice report to issue Tuesday, and it's at least notable that Henderson traveled with the team to Seattle, according to Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. If the second-year running back is unable to play, Rhamondre Stevenson would be looking at a potential workhorse role, as Corey Kiner is the only other running back on the active roster. Lan Larison is on the practice squad as a likely elevation. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Not spotted at Monday's practice
Mon, Sep 7, 2026, 11:00 AM
Henderson (ankle) was not spotted at the portion of Monday's practice open to the media, according to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com.
Analysis: Henderson was listed as a non-participant on Sunday's injury report, and it appears likely he will receive the same designation a day later. Henderson has not been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener just yet, but his chances of suiting up are seemingly growing slimmer. |
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DNP on Sunday
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 7:19 PM
Barmore (knee) did not participate in Sunday's practice.
Analysis: Barmore missed Sunday's practice with a new issue. The defensive tackle was injured close to Wednesday's NFL opener against the Seahawks. Unless the injury is more of a vet rest thing than a true knee issue, there is a solid chance that Barmore could miss Week 1. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Misses Sunday's practice
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 6:31 PM
Henderson (ankle) officially didn't practice Sunday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Henderson suffered a minor right ankle injury on Aug. 24 and hasn't been able to practice since then. After Sunday's absence, he'll have two more chances to mix into drills before the Patriots potentially make a ruling on his status for Week 1 when they post Tuesday's injury report. If Henderson isn't able to suit up for Wednesday's season opener at Seattle, Rhamondre Stevenson would be in line to handle the bulk of the backfield reps for New England, with Corey Kiner and practice-squad members Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins the potential candidates for complementary work, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Looks set to miss Sunday's practice
Sun, Sep 6, 2026, 1:11 PM
Henderson (ankle) was in street clothes ahead of Sunday's practice and appears likely to be listed as a non-participant on the Patriots' first injury report of the season, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: New England won't issue its first Week 1 injury report until the conclusion of practice, but unless Henderson is able to fit in some on-field work in the portion of Sunday's session that's closed to the media, he'll go down as a non-participant. After Sunday, Henderson will have two more chances to potentially increase his practice activity before the Patriots decide whether he'll take an injury designation into Wednesday's season opener versus the Seahawks. If Henderson isn't available to play Wednesday or is available only in a limited capacity, the Patriots would likely turn to Rhamondre Stevenson to handle a workhorse role out of the backfield. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sitting out Saturday's practice
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 1:01 PM
Henderson (ankle) was in street clothes ahead of Saturday's practice, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Head coach Mike Vrabel suggested earlier Saturday that Henderson could return to practice, but the second-year running back will end up observing the session in street clothes as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Henderson will have two more chances to return to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of the Patriots' regular-season opener against the Seahawks on Wednesday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Could practice Saturday
Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 12:17 PM
Henderson (ankle) could return to practice Saturday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: After missing recent practice time due to an ankle injury, Henderson appears to have at least a chance to get back on the field as New England begins a game-prep stretch ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against Seattle. The second-year running back would have to operate in at least a limited capacity over the coming days to have a realistic chance of playing in Week 1. If Henderson cannot play, then Rhamondre Stevenson would be in line for a significant boost in workload, and Corey Kiner would also be in the mix for some backfield touches. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sits out Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 2:02 PM
Henderson (ankle) wasn't present for Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Henderson has been sidelined for the last 10 days, and while there's been no indication he's dealing with a serious injury, it's starting to get close to the wire for Henderson to play in next Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Seahawks. Henderson will almost certainly need to return to practice before Monday to have a chance to face Seattle. If he can't go in Week 1, Rhamondre Stevenson would get a huge fantasy boost as a surefire RB2 based on volume projection. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Pair of catches in preseason
Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 6:23 PM
Hollins wrapped up the preseason slate with two catches (on four targets) for 24 yards in two outings.
Analysis: When Hollins inked a two-year deal with the Patriots in March 2025, it marked his fifth team in as many seasons. He then managed just seven receptions through the first five games, but from Week 6 through Super Bowl LX, he racked up a 45-637-1 line on 66 targets in 12 appearances, averaging 14.2 yards per catch during that stretch. Even with Stefon Diggs (Commanders) out of the picture this year, Hollins has tougher competition for reps after New England added A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs to a receiving corps that still boasts DeMario Douglas and Kyle Williams. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Still awaiting clearance for all activity
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 1:14 PM
Henderson continues to rehab a right ankle injury and hasn't been cleared for full participation in practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Henderson made an early departure from practice last Monday, which has sidelined him in the meantime. Reiss mentioned that Henderson was spotted in the locker room this Tuesday and seemed to be "walking normally," but the Patriots will take it easy on the second-year pro as a Week 1 road showdown with the Seahawks approaches next Wednesday, Sept. 9. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Key part of offense in 2026
Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 11:22 AM
Henry is still expected to be a key part of the Patriots offense this season, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The Patriots made several splash moves this offseason, including the additions of A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs, that have garnered most of the headlines. Henry, though, is going to be a staple. The veteran has caught 60-or-more passes from Drake Maye in each of the last two seasons. Daniels notes that Henry is particularly crucial due to the lack of experienced options behind him on the depth chart. Rookie Eli Raridon and journeyman Cameron Latu are the next two options for the Patriots at tight end. |
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Placed on injured reserve
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 11:23 PM
The Patriots placed Jacobs (undisclosed) on injured reserve Monday.
Analysis: Jacobs participated in the first two preseason games for the Patriots before succumbing to injury, accumulating eight tackles (four solo). The linebacker will now spend the entirety of the 2026 regular season on IR unless he is waived with an injury settlement. |
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Reverts to IR
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:47 PM
Iton (undisclosed) reverted to New England's injured reserve Monday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Iton missed all of last season while on IR due to a hip injury, though it's unclear if his current issue is related. The Rutgers product did play in all three of the Patriots' preseason contests, but he was waived/injured Sunday. Since he cleared waivers and reverted to IR, Iton will need to sit out the entire 2026 campaign unless he reaches an injury settlement with New England. |
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Moves to injured reserve
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:41 PM
Butler (undisclosed) reverted to the Patriots' IR on Monday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: Butler was waived/injured Sunday and subsequently cleared waivers. As such, he's been placed on season-ending IR. However, Butler could still be eligible to play this season if he works out an injury settlement with New England. |
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Claimed off waivers by New England
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:35 PM
The Patriots claimed Muasau off waivers Monday.
Analysis: The Giants waived Muasau on Sunday. The Patriots claimed the 25-year-old to slot into the 53-man roster as one of the primary backups at inside linebacker. Muasau will likely see relief snaps behind Christian Elliss and Robert Spillane throughout the regular season. The Patriots released K.J Britt in a corresponding move. |
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Cameron Latu Cameron Latu Claimed by New England
Mon, Aug 31, 2026, 10:29 PM
The Patriots claimed Latu off waivers Monday.
Analysis: The Eagles waived Latu on Sunday, but the tight end will not become a free agent. With Julian Hill (knee) done for the season, the Patriots needed additional depth at tight end behind Hunter Henry. The team released K.J. Britt in a corresponding move. |
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