Keep up with the latest injuries from the 49ers vs Colts game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.
May 21, 2024
Will be competing for depth role
Bolden (concussion) will take part in OTAs this week, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolden missed the entirety of his rookie season due to a concussion that placed him on IR. The Jackson State product is now healthy though, and will be competing against several other names for a roster spot behind Christian Gonzalez, Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones at cornerback.
Aug 30, 2023
Moves to injured reserve
The Patriots placed Bolden (concussion) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Bolden will presumably attempt to reach an injury settlement with the Patriots, so he can sign with a new team after he clears concussion protocol. The rookie seventh-round pick suffered the concussion during New England's second preseason game and had to be taken to the hospital, but he traveled home with the team the following day, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
Aug 22, 2023
In concussion protocol
Coach Bill Belichick confirmed Tuesday that Bolden is in the NFL's concussion protocol, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Bolden, who was carted off the field during Saturday night's preseason game against the Packers after absorbing a hit from a teammate, was subsequently released from the hospital and slated to travel home with the the team Sunday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN. At this stage, there's no timetable for the rookie cornerback's potential return to the field.
Aug 20, 2023
Released from hospital
Bolden (undisclosed) was released from the hospital Sunday and is traveling with the team.
ANALYSIS
Bolden was carted off the field on a backboard after laying motionless on the turf, which ultimately led to the suspension of the remainder of Saturday's preseason contest between the Packers and Patriots. The 23-year-old's ability to leave the hospital just a few hours after the scary incident is certainly great news. Although the specifics of his injury are not yet known, the fact that he can leave the hospital and travel with the team is paramount.
Aug 19, 2023
Taken to hospital
Bolden (undisclosed) was taken to a Green Bay hospital after Saturday's 21-17 preseason win against the Packers.
ANALYSIS
In a scary scene early in the fourth quarter, Bolden remained motionless on the turf after a play, requiring a backboard and cart to get off the field. After coaches Bill Belichick and Matt LaFleur had a discussion, they agreed to suspend the remaining 10-plus minutes of the contest. The Patriots relayed that Bolden has feeling in all of his extremities, but he'll undergo further tests to determine the extent of his injury.
Apr 29, 2023
Pats add toolsy defensive back
The Patriots selected Bolden in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 245th overall.
ANALYSIS
Bolden is raw out of Jackson State, but the former Florida State transfer is extremely athletic and makes for an interesting project for the Patriots. At 6-foot-2, 201 pounds with long arms (32 and 3/4 inches) Bolden ran a 4.35-second pro day 40 while logging excellent jumps (38-inch vertical, 129-inch broad jump).
Apr 29, 2023
Pats add toolsy defensive back
The Patriots selected Bolden in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 245th overall.
ANALYSIS
Bolden is raw out of Jackson State, but the former Florida State transfer is extremely athletic and makes for an interesting project for the Patriots. At 6-foot-2, 201 pounds with long arms (32 and 3/4 inches) Bolden ran a 4.35-second pro day 40 while logging excellent jumps (38-inch vertical, 129-inch broad jump).