New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson, who suffered a shoulder injury on Sunday, had his left arm in a sling in the locker room following the team’s Week 2 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to MassLive’s Chris Mason.
Woodson exited in the second half of the game and did not return, prompting New England to make adjustments in their defensive backfield. The Patriots relied on reserve personnel en route to a 20-3 win over the Steelers.
No immediate diagnosis or recovery timetable was provided for Woodson following the game. His availability for New England’s upcoming Week 3 matchup will depend on further evaluation during the week. Woodson was one of several players who were ruled out for the remainder of the game after getting
hurt. That list also includes Mike Onwenu, Dre'Mont Jones, Eli Raridon and Dell Pettus.
Woodson’s status becomes an early concern for a Patriots defense that was already forced to navigate in-game absences against Pittsburgh, most notably cornerback Carlton Davis III.
Despite Woodson’s injury, New England controlled the game defensively and limited Pittsburgh to one field goal scored in the game. The Patriots will now monitor Woodson’s condition as they look ahead toward Week 3.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Patriots injured starter reportedly spotted in sling after Week 2 game
