Patriots quarterback Mac Jones indicated the group acquired an encouraging replace on injured cornerback Isaiah Bolden after he was immobilized and carted off late in Saturday’s preseason sport at Green Bay.
“Definitely one of my brothers, but sounds like he’s doing a lot better from what they’re telling us,” Jones mentioned. “So, that’s awesome.”
Bolden was injured upon colliding with teammate Calvin Munson within the fourth quarter. He remained on the bottom for a number of minutes and was finally taken away on a stretcher. The Patriots launched an replace on Bolden’s standing roughly a half-hour later.
“He had feeling in all his extremities, but has been taken to a local hospital for further tests and observation,” the assertion completed.
While Bolden was being attended to, Patriots captain Matthew Slater led gamers in an on-field prayer. Slater later spoke with coach Bill Belichick and Packers coach Matt LaFleur. Together, with the assist of participant management, the coaches determined to name the sport at 10:29 remaining.
Referee John Hussey then introduced to the gang: “At the agreement of both head coaches and team leadership, we have elected to suspend play for the evening. The game is officially over.”
After the sport, Belichick and Jones individually credited Slater for his management. Slater, 37, is the Patriots’ longest-tenured participant and captain. He addressed the group contained in the locker room in an effort to unite them.
“(Slater) tries to bring us together,” Jones mentioned. “And it’s all real emotion.”
In his personal press convention, Slater spoke in regards to the group’s mindset within the aftermath of Bolden’s harm.
“Our primary concern is Isaiah, his well-being, and our whole team is praying for him,” Slater mentioned. “Just hoping that things aren’t as serious as they seem.”
Bolden joined the Patriots as a seventh-round draft select of Jackson State this previous spring. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder has been working to make the group as an outdoor cornerback and kick returner. Bolden recorded three tackles Saturday evening earlier than his harm.
Slater mentioned of the rookie: “He’s been a joy to be around. He’s a young man with a lot of talent. (He) always has a smile on his face, is always positive, is always bringing great energy and effort to practice. … All the guys love him. He’s fit into our locker room seamlessly.”
The Patriots will now flip their consideration to approaching joint practices and a preseason sport Friday at Tennessee. Jones, who knew Bolden relationship again to their highschool days, mentioned the group will attempt to keep constructive as they await additional updates on his well being.
“Just trying to plug along as best we can,” Jones mentioned. “But (it’s) definitely tough.”
In the locker room, Patriots extensive receiver Kendrick Bourne reportedly told reporters in Green Bay: “(Bolden) was responding, moving pretty well. They said he was hurting in his neck.”
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