Patriots safety Craig Woodson seen in sling after Week 2 game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
New England Patriots safety Craig Woodson was observed in a sling following the team's Week 2 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2026. Woodson sustained a shoulder injury during the second half and did not return to the game. The absence of Woodson, alongside other injured players, required the Patriots to adjust their defensive strategy and helped limit Pittsburgh to a single field goal. No diagnosis or recovery timeline has been provided for Woodson at this time, and his status for the upcoming Week 3 matchup remains uncertain pending further evaluation.
- •Woodson was injured during the Week 2 game against Pittsburgh.
- •He was seen wearing a sling in the locker room post-game.
- •The Patriots won the match 20-3 against the Steelers.
- •Other players, including Mike Onwenu and Dre'Mont Jones, were also injured.
- •Woodson's availability for Week 3 is uncertain pending evaluations.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots injured starter reportedly spotted in sling after Week 2 game
"Patriots safety Craig Woodson was seen wearing a sling in the locker room after Sunday's win over the Steelers.
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