Patriots' Doubs Exits After Touchdown With Shoulder Injury

Romeo Doubs left the New England Patriots' Week 6 game against the New York Jets after diving to catch a 42-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye with 4:10 remaining in the first quarter. He landed hard on his shoulder, was evaluated in the blue medical tent, and went to the locker room. The Patriots led 7-3 at the time. On the play Doubs reached 21.44 mph, his fastest as a ballcarrier in five seasons. He entered the week with 13 receptions for 219 yards and two touchdowns after a four-year, $68 million signing in March. ESPN reported the team ruled him out early in the third quarter after an initial questionable listing; Athlon Sports and Independent Journal Review still described him as questionable to return. Jesse Morse, M.D., said Doubs likely suffered a left AC sprain diving for the catch and would get X-rays; if negative for a clavicle fracture, Morse said he could get a numbing or cortisone shot and return. A.J. Brown returned the same day from injured reserve after a Week 1 ankle injury and a June trade to New England. X-ray results and any further missed time were not yet confirmed.