Patriots Injury News Carlton Davis in concussion protocol

Rob0729 · Jan 21, 2026

Didn't we know this already? I was announced during the game he went back to the locker room with a head injury.

The question is whether he can get through the concussion protocol. If he isn't on the field today in a non-contact jersey, the odds aren't good.

PatsFan2 · Jan 21, 2026

Rob0729 said:
Didn't we know this already? I was announced during the game he went back to the locker room with a head injury.

The question is whether he can get through the concussion protocol. If he isn't on the field today in a non-contact jersey, the odds aren't good.

Hmmmmm it wasn't a Monday Night Game so I'm somewhat optimistic.

PatsFan2 · Jan 21, 2026

Rob0729 said:
Didn't we know this already? I was announced during the game he went back to the locker room with a head injury.

The question is whether he can get through the concussion protocol. If he isn't on the field today in a non-contact jersey, the odds aren't good.

Miles Automatic Austin would make Stidham look like the second coming of Tom Brady. I'm not looking forward to that.

Hammer of Thor · Jan 21, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Miles Automatic Austin would make Stidham look like the second coming of Tom Brady. I'm not looking forward to that.

Charles Woods was out there in place of Davis last week, and has been the top backup CB since before Austin got injured.

Mack Herron · Jan 21, 2026

PatsFan2 · Jan 21, 2026

Mack Herron said:

Sweet music to my ears.

PatsFan2 · Jan 21, 2026

Hammer of Thor said:
Charles Woods was out there in place of Davis last week, and has been the top backup CB since before Austin got injured.

Woods been ok: I would like him to get a Full TC to see how much more he improves. You just have to be above average to supplant the below average Austin.

p8ryts · Jan 21, 2026

PatsFan2 said:
Woods been ok: I would like him to get a Full TC to see how much more he improves. You just have to be above average to supplant the below average Austin.

Maybe it's just me but every time I see Woods involved in a pass play, he is trailing, not competing. Please prove me wrong, but this is a significant weakness going in.

PatsFan2 · Jan 21, 2026

p8ryts said:
Maybe it's just me but every time I see Woods involved in a pass play, he is trailing, not competing. Please prove me wrong, but this is a significant weakness going in.

Yeah I have seen many cringe Worthy plays from him. We better find a way to Attack Denver: LT Garett Bolles is a Rock on the Left Side: don't think we're getting by him. We don't want Stiddy to get too comfortable.

patfanken · Jan 21, 2026

If he's designated as "limited" today, then based on the vast education we got last week, then he is right on schedule to play, assuming he passes each phase of the protocol.

This is good news, folks.

condon84 · Jan 21, 2026

When Bills CB White went out with an injury against the Broncos last weekend, Payton and Nix targeted his replacement right away and hit some long passes.

If Davis can't play, I expect Stid will be instructed to throw at Woods anytime he has a chance to do so.

mgteich · Jan 21, 2026

JoeSixPat said:
Well we've basically got him for another 2 years - so hopefully he figures out the penalty thing.

penalties that prevent TD's are a GOOD thing

mgteich · Jan 21, 2026

Hammer of Thor said:
Charles Woods was out there in place of Davis last week, and has been the top backup CB since before Austin got injured.

You missed the TD's when Woods was targeted last Sunday. NOT!

KCSVEN · Jan 21, 2026

Looks like Davis will play as already in phase 4 out of 5
Barring some unexpected setback. I expect him to be out there. Looks like Hollins will be out

JoeSixPat · Jan 21, 2026

mgteich said:
penalties that prevent TD's are a GOOD thing

Yeah I hear you - better to have a PI on the 1 yard line than a TD.

I feel the same way about a penalty by the OL that protects the QB

That being said, my gut feeling is that Vrabel prefers players who make plays AND don't commit penalties, as some CBs have shown that you can defend a pass without committing pass interference.

Vindicate · Jan 21, 2026

I think he should be cleared based off of his body language after the fact, however, sometimes these things just linger and that's all it takes. We'll see. When backups have come in for both Gonzo and Davis so far this post-season, they've done their jobs well.

If he was out, it'd be nice to snag the W and then remind teams who complain about injuries that half of this game is having good depth.

Thelonious said:
That's worrisome. He's penalty-prove, but a real asset (and as fragile as Italian stemware [Huh?])

Racist.

(jk of course. I hope that's obvious).

Vindicate · Jan 21, 2026

NovaScotiaPatsFan said:
Those things look dumb AF, but if they can help our boys stay healthier and have better lives in retirement as well I'm all for em.

If every player wore them, they'd stick out less and look less silly.

patman12 · Jan 21, 2026

DaBruinz said:
SMH... Said this was going to happen.. NFL doing their damnedest to hamper this team..

I don’t think this is that, unless you have some insider info on his lack of symptoms and the NFL forcing him into protocol.

NovaScotiaPatsFan · Jan 21, 2026

Vindicate said:
If every player wore them, they'd stick out less and look less silly.

Reminds me of guys not wearing helmets and then visors in the NHL. NFL should make them mandatory since they care about player safety so very much.

DaBruinz · Jan 21, 2026

patman12 said:
I don’t think this is that, unless you have some insider info on his lack of symptoms and the NFL forcing him into protocol.

The only "insider" knowledge that I have is that if the Sky Doctor calls down regarding a "potential concussion" the team must have the player leave the field and go to the locker room for an "evaluation".. In Gonzo's case, he legit hit his head, but he didn't need help getting up, was checked by the sideline staff and went to the bench. In Davis case, he asked for help to get up like players do on every play. He didn't actually take a hit to the head. Went to the sidelines. Was on the bench. Again, Sky doctor called down.

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