Patriots' Henderson, Seahawks' Okada Ruled Out for Super Bowl Rematch Opener
New England will be without running back TreVeyon Henderson, while defending champion Seattle could open its title defense missing two of its top three safeties.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has been ruled out for the team's regular-season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN.
The Seahawks, the defending Super Bowl champions, could also be shorthanded to begin their title defense. Safety Okada is among two of the team's top three safeties who may not be available for the game, ESPN reported.
The matchup is being framed as a rematch of last season's Super Bowl, in which Seattle defeated New England to claim the championship.
Further details on the specific injuries or reasons behind the absences, as well as the potential impact on each team's game plan, were not immediately available in the report.
Both teams are expected to open their regular seasons with adjusted rosters as a result of the absences.
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