Patriots running back Henderson and Seahawks safety Okada miss season opener
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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks meet in the regular-season opener with key players unavailable. Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is ruled out for the contest. The Seahawks face roster challenges as well, potentially starting their Super Bowl title defense without two of their top three safeties, including Okada. Both teams enter the game dealing with personnel absences that could impact their rotations during the matchup. The game serves as a rematch following the previous Super Bowl meeting between the two franchises. Coaches will rely on depth to fill the vacant positions as the season kicks off.
- •TreVeyon Henderson is out for the Patriots in the season opener.
- •The Seahawks may play without two of their top three safeties.
- •Okada is unavailable for the Seattle defensive secondary.
- •The game serves as a rematch of the teams' recent Super Bowl meeting.
- 10:29 PMESPN — Patriots RB Henderson, Seahawks safety Okada out for Super Bowl rematch
"Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson won't play in the regular-season opener against the Seahawks, while the defending Super Bowl champions may have to begin their title defense without two of their top three safeties.
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