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Carlton Davis injury: Patriots CB ready to make return vs. Dolphins

New England Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III is ready to make his return to the field this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Davis initially injured his neck in the season opener against Seattle and missed the Week 2 contest against…

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 9:15 PM
Carlton Davis injury: Patriots CB ready to make return vs. Dolphins
Key Things to Know
  • Patriots cornerback Carlton Davis III confirmed he is ready to return this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
  • Davis missed the last three games after aggravating a neck injury originally suffered in the season opener against Seattle.
  • The New England secondary is set to be at full strength together for the first time since Week 1.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New England Patriots starting cornerback Carlton Davis III is set to return to action this Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. Davis has missed the team's last three games due to a neck injury initially sustained in the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. After acknowledging that an earlier attempt to return was rushed, Davis confirmed he is now fully ready to play.

Davis's return marks the first time since Week 1 that the Patriots secondary will be at full strength. Safety Craig Woodson previously missed one game, while fellow cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed two contests and is also feeling better after battling an illness.

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