Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson suffers ‘unexplainable medical emergency’ in stunning health update

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TreVeyon Henderson says he was hospitalised for several days after experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms, and that their cause remains unknown. The New England Patriots running back says tests were reassuring, but the symptoms have affected his strength, coordination and some physical functions, making recovery his priority.

The 24-year-old is likely to miss Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers after sitting out last week with an illness. Henderson is working with specialists and physical therapists; he thanked his wife and said his faith had helped him through the experience. As a rookie last season, he ran for 911 yards and caught passes for 221 yards, helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl.

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In short

Henderson says unexplained neurological symptoms led to several days in hospital.
Tests were reassuring, but the cause remains unknown.
He is likely to miss Sunday’s game against Green Bay.

How this story developed

33 minutes ago New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson says he was hospitalised for several days after experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms. The cause remains unknown, and the symptoms have affected his strength, coordination and some physical functions; his recovery is his priority.
37 minutes ago TreVeyon Henderson says he was hospitalised for several days after experiencing unexplained neurological symptoms, and that their cause remains unknown.

Explained simply

TreVeyon Henderson is an American football running back for the New England Patriots, a team in the NFL. Running backs carry the ball and can also catch passes; Henderson joined the Patriots as a rookie and made a significant contribution to their attack.

The Patriots play in the NFL, the leading professional American football league in the United States. Henderson’s health matters to the team because his strength and coordination are important to his role, while his recovery is the priority as doctors and specialists investigate symptoms whose cause is not yet known.