Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Fri 1/23/26 6:01 PM22 Comments

Davis (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Fri 1/23/26 1:35 PM

Davis (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davis entered the NFL's five-step concussion protocol after exiting during the Patriots' win over the Texans in the AFC divisional round. He was cleared for contact ahead of Friday's practice, but the starting cornerback still needs to get the green light from an independent neurologist in order to suit up Sunday.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Fri 1/23/26 1:12 PM

Davis (head) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, which indicates he has been cleared for contact, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davis being cleared for contact would indicate that he has made progress toward clearing the NFL's five-step concussion protocol, though he will still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist to suit up for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. He had previously practiced in limited fashion while wearing a non-contact jersey after exiting in the second half New England's win over the Texans in the AFC divisional round.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Wed 1/21/26 5:21 PM

Davis (head) will be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davis remains in concussion protocol after leaving the second half of last Sunday's playoff victory over the Texans with a head injury. The presence of the cornerback in Wednesday's session is a good sign for his potential to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. Davis will have two more chances to upgrade his practice participation in an attempt to dodge an injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Sun 1/18/26 6:18 PM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Sun 1/11/26 10:07 PM

Davis (toe) has returned to Sunday night's contest versus Los Angeles, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davis was briefly sidelined with a toe injury that he suffered in the first half, but he has since returned to the field. The cornerback is starting opposite of Christian Gonzalez, looking to quiet the Chargers' passing attack.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Sun 1/11/26 9:37 PM

Davis (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Chargers, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Davis suffered a toe injury in the first half, and his status for the rest of the contest is now up in the air. In his absence, Charles Woods is a top candidate to see an uptick in usage at cornerback versus Los Angeles.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Fri 1/9/26 2:57 PM

Davis recorded 69 total tackles (39 solo) and 10 passes defensed over 17 regular-season games in 2025.
EDGE Analysis
The 29-year-old corner started all 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career this season. Davis proved to be a key addition to New England's defensive improvement from 2024 to 2025, as the team allowed the fourth-fewest points per game (18.8) and the ninth-fewest passing yards per game (193.5) in the NFL. Although he failed to record an interception for the first time since 2018, he was one of three Patriots to register double-digit passes defensed. Davis remains under contract through 2027 and is expected to remain a crucial part of the team's secondary following the 2025 playoff run.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Fri 12/26/25 4:48 PM

Davis (illness) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Carlton Davis
CB NE (14)
Wed 12/24/25 6:17 PM

Davis (illness) did not practice Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Davis was able to play through a hip issue against the Ravens in Week 16, when he finished with eight tackles (six solo) while playing 98 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps. He is now battling through an illness, but he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Jets if he were to log a full practice by Friday.