Wes Welker Injury Update – Neck Injury

The New England Patriots have looked fantastic at times during preseason play. But a bad first half against the Detroit Lions got much worse after star wide receiver Wes Welker injured his neck making a tackle following a Tom Brady interception.

Although Welker was able to leave the field under his own power, he was soon treated by trainers and didn’t return to the game. The Patriots said Welker had a neck injury but didn’t give any specifics.

The good news is that after the game Welker said he was “OK.” Brady was also confident that Welker will be able to bounce back.

“There’s nobody tougher than Wes Welker,” said Brady. “He’s mentally, physically, he’s as good as there is.”

Injuries have hampered Welker in the recent past. A knee injury limited his effectiveness last season. The Patriots have to hope, with the season quickly approaching, that this Welker neck injury doesn’t linger.

Wes Welker Neck Injury (Image: TSN.ca)