Overview
- He was shaken up after a first‑quarter catch in Week 16 at Baltimore and taken to the medical tent for evaluation that was believed to include a concussion check.
- According to the NBC broadcast, he resisted leaving the field, was forced into the blue tent, and briefly exited out the back before rejoining teammates.
- He was cleared to play and later led New England in first‑half receiving, catching his next three targets for 47 yards.
- Fans questioned whether he wore pads, with reporting clarifying he uses smaller‑than‑usual shoulder pads rather than none at all.
- The incident comes during a productive first season in New England after last year’s knee injury in Houston, with his play helping fuel the Patriots’ playoff push.