New England Patriots wide receiver Romeo Doubs left Sunday’s game against the New York Jets after getting hurt on a 42-yard catch from quarterback Drake Maye. Doubs appeared to injure his shoulder while diving for the ball, visiting the medical tent before heading to the locker room. His status for the remainder of the game remained uncertain.
Injury update
Doubs is believed to have sustained a left acromioclavicular (AC) joint sprain from the collision during the catch. He underwent X-rays to check for a possible clavicle fracture. If the scans come back negative, there is a possibility of returning to the game after receiving a numbing injection or a cortisone shot. However, this remains contingent on the medical evaluation and imaging results.
The timing of the injury was during the Patriots’ early first-quarter lead at 7-3 against the Jets. Officials will be watching closely to rule out a fracture and determine Doubs’ availability for the remainder of the contest. The team’s medical staff will base any final decision on imaging results and overall prognosis.
