New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead has "escaped major damage" to his injured ankle, the Boston Herald reported Tuesday.
Woodhead suffered an ankle sprain in Sunday's 31-19 win over the Oakland Raiders, which forced him to hop off the field on one leg after just his second carry of the game.
The Herald, which didn't cite a source in its report, said Woodhead did not break a bone or tear a ligament. His status remains unclear for this week's game against the New York Jets.
In Woodhead's absence, rookie running back Stevan Ridley, who shared carries with BenJarvus Green-Ellis, filled in with a breakout performance. Ridley rushed 10 times for 97 yards and a touchdown.