Chris Hughton, owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambias arer trying to discover exactly what happened when the pair clashed on the training pitch.
Taylor was nearing the final stages of his rehabilitation from the knee injury which has sidelined him since January, and had hoped to play a part in the club's final few games of what has to date been a successful season.
Carroll, however, he is facing a Crown Court appearance next month after being charged with assault following an alleged incident at a city nightspot in December last year.