New England Patriots wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson had to depart Wednesday’s joint practice with the Carolina Panthers after taking a hard hit on a kickoff coverage drill. It seems likely that he will not be ready to return for the two teams’ preseason matchup on Friday.
According to a report by Pro Football Focus’ Doug Kyed, Wilkerson is likely to “miss some time” after sustaining a head injury. The third-year man, who is competing for a depth spot on either the Patriots’ active roster or practice squad, suffered a concussion on the collision and was later transferred to a local hospital for additional treatment.