Patriots' Carlton Davis: Full participant Wednesday
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Davis (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Davis has finally returned to full participation after missing three consecutive games with a neck injury. The starting cornerback should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins as long as he maintains full participation through Friday's practice session.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Ruled out for third consecutive contest
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Davis (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's game against the Bears.
Davis did not participate in Monday's practice but ended the Patriots' short Week 7 prep with back-to-back limited sessions. Despite the upgrade in practice participation, the cornerback is not quite ready to return to the field and will miss his third consecutive game with a neck injury. Charles Woods should once again start opposite Christian Gonzalez at outside cornerback.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Limited in Tuesday's practice
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Davis (neck) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
Davis has missed the Patriots' last two games due to a neck injury, but it was a promising sign to see him on the field for Tuesday's practice, even in a limited capacity. The Patriots will announce injury designations following Wednesday's practice, at which point Davis' status for Thursday's game against the Bears will be clearer. If he's not cleared to return, then Charles Woods likely will remain the Patriots' second starting outside cornerback opposite Christian Gonzalez.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: DNP during estimated practice
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Davis (neck) did not participate in Monday's estimated practice.
Davis has not practiced since sustaining his neck injury, and that will not change for the first injury report of Week 7. If the cornerback cannot get on the practice field by Wednesday's session, he'll have almost no chance of suiting up for the Patriots' Thursday night game against the Bears.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Won't play against Las Vegas
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Davis (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Davis was held out of practice all week due to a neck injury, slimming down a Patriots secondary that will also be without Christian Gonzalez (shoulder), Channing Canada (hamstring) and rookie Karon Prunty (hamstring), with Charles Woods (shoulder) and Craig Woodson (shoulder) listed as questionable. Woods would presumably be one of the starting outside cornerbacks if cleared to play Sunday, but with Davis and Gonzalez both sidelined, the Patriots may have to turn to Marcus Jones, Mike Brown, Jaylen Reed or another defensive back from the practice squad to fill in the second starting spot. Davis' next opportunity to play is Week 6 against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 18.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Misses practice Thursday
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Davis (neck) did not participate at the Patriots' practice Thursday.
Davis has missed back-to-back practices to open the week with a neck injury that he may have suffered in Week 4 versus Buffalo. The cornerback will have one more chance to return to practice Friday before Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Full practice Wednesday
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Davis (neck) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Davis was unavailable for the team's Week 2 win over the Steelers as a result of a neck injury, but he now appears to be healthy ahead of Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. The 29-year-old will slot in as a starting cornerback versus Jacksonville.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Ruled out for Sunday
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Davis (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Davis was listed as questionable after Friday's practice. The cornerback was unable to practice at all in Week 2, making it unsurprising that he will be incapable of suiting up for Sunday's contest. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that Charles Woods is likely the next man up at outside cornerback.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Questionable for Week 2
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Davis (neck) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Davis played on all but one of the Patriots' defensive snaps in the 13-10 loss to the Seahawks in Week 1. However, he hasn't practiced all week due to a neck injury, casting doubt about his availability against Pittsburgh. If Davis can't suit up in Week 2, Charles Woods, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada could each see more action.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: DNP Wednesday
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Davis (neck) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Davis missed just one defensive snap of the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks last Wednesday, playing the other 49 and logging three tackles (two solo). The cornerback is dealing with a neck injury, and if he cannot upgrade to at least limited practice participation by Thursday, he will likely miss next Sunday's game against the Steelers.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Practices in full Saturday
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Davis (hamstring) was a full participant in Saturday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Davis said he is still getting over the issue but feels good. The cornerback's return to practice means he may be able to suit up for a few snaps in next Saturday's preseason showdown against the Eagles. If the team wants to take Davis' return slowly, Kindle Vildor and Marcellas Dial may see more snaps at cornerback throughout the preseason.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Back at practice
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Davis (hamstring) returned to practice as a limited participant Monday, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports
After injuring his hamstring on July 28, Davis returned to the New England practice field Monday on a limited basis, making it likely that he avoided a severe tear. The 29-year-old is once again in line to be one of the starting outside cornerbacks for a top-performing Patriots defense alongside Christian Gonzalez. Davis will look to continue his solid defensive play from 2025, when he recorded 69 tackles and 10 pass deflections across 17 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Out for at least another week
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Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that Davis will be sidelined for at least another week due to a hamstring injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Davis injured his hamstring during training camp practice July 28 and has not participated in any drills since. The veteran cornerback was unlikely to see much action in preseason games anyways, and if he's ruled for the Patriots' first exhibition game against the Colts on Thursday, then Kobee Minor, Karon Prunty and Marcellas Dial would all be in line for more snaps at outside corner. Davis is looking to build off a solid 2025 regular season, when he tallied 69 tackles (39 solo) and 10 pass defenses over 17 games.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Cleared for Sunday
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Davis (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Davis was able to upgrade to a full participant in Friday's practice, clearing the league's five-step concussion protocol just in time for Sunday's elimination game. The starting outside cornerback is all set to suit up opposite Christian Gonzalez, securing a healthy starting secondary for the Patriots defense.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Dealing with head injury
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Davis (head) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's divisional-round contest against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Davis took a blow to the head in the second half, ultimately bringing his day to a premature end. In his absence, Charles Woods will operate in a more significant role in New England's secondary.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Set to play Week 17
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Davis (illness) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
Davis battled an illness early in the week and was labeled as a non-participant in practice Tuesday and Wednesday. However, he felt well enough to log a full session Friday and is good to go for Sunday. Davis hasn't missed a game this season and should take on his usual starting cornerback role against New York.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: In for Sunday
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Davis (hip) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Ravens.
The cornerback entered the day with a questionable tag after missing Wednesday's practice, but he appears to be healthy enough to play. Davis has played on most of the defensive snaps for New England this season, recording 56 tackles (28 solo) and nine pass breakups.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Returns vs. Buffalo
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Davis (groin) has returned to Sunday's game against the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Davis had his groin injury evaluated by medical staff, but he has been cleared to return to Sunday's game. Charles Woods will revert to a rotational role in the secondary now that Davis is back.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Active for SNF
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Davis (illness) is active for Sunday night's matchup against the Bills.
Davis showed up on the injury report late in the week with an illness, which ultimately led to him being designated as questionable to play. He will now be a full go in Week 5, and he'll look to build off of the 10 total tackles (six solo) and two passes defensed he's recorded over four games this year.
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Patriots' Carlton Davis: Questionable for Week 5
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Davis (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
The veteran corner popped up on the Patriots' injury report Thursday as a limited practice participant due to an illness, but he's still got a chance to suit up Sunday. Davis has had a solid start to his first season in New England, recording 10 total tackles and two passes defended through four games. If he's sidelined in Week 5, Charles Woods is likely to start as an outside cornerback.
