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Carlton Davis Limited at Practice as Patriots Face Guard Shortage

Davis’s return reduces strain in the secondary ahead of a short‑week game.

Overview

  • Tuesday's walkthrough showed cornerback Carlton Davis upgraded to limited practice after missing three games with a neck injury, signaling improved availability for Thursday.
  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said guards Ben Brown (knee) and Alijah Vera‑Tucker (hamstring) are likely to miss the Thursday night game, leaving interior line depth in doubt.
  • Monday’s estimated practice report listed Brown, Vera‑Tucker, Carlton Davis and others as non‑participants, with Davis later downgraded to limited and Joshua Farmer absent for a second straight day for personal reasons.
  • The shift in Davis’s status eases pressure on a secondary already stretched by earlier injuries, but likely losing both starting guards will force quick adjustments to protection and run blocking on a short week.
  • Practice reports are labeled estimated and can change before game day, so coach comments and the next practice sessions will be key to final availability and any roster moves.