Patriots rookie Demario Douglas did not return to Sunday’s game against the New York Giants after sustaining a head injury in the fourth quarter.
The injury happened while Douglas was fielding a punt. Giants defender Cam Brown went to make the hit and caught Douglas across the face mask with his arm. No penalty was called on the hit.
Douglas stayed down on the field for some extra time and was visibly shaken up. New England announced him as “doubtful” to return following the play, and he was later downgraded to out.
The Patriots’ sixth-round pick has become a go-to target for whichever quarterback is lined up under center.