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Jets OL Xavier Newman taken to hospital with neck injury
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Jets OL Xavier Newman taken to hospital with neck injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated Oct 20, 2024 11:13 PM ET

New York Jets offensive lineman Xavier Newman was taken to the hospital after suffering a neck injury during his team’s Sunday night contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa.

The Jets had a 2nd-and-10 play from their 23 down 16-15 to the Steelers in the third quarter. Aaron Rodgers threw a pass that Garrett Wilson bobbled, resulting in an interception by Beanie Bishop. As Bishop raced with the ball the other way, Steelers defensive players tried to block some Jets offensive players.

Pittsburgh linebacker Patrick Queen slammed into Newman with a big hit that sent the guard to the ground. Newman was down for several minutes after that block.

NBC reporter Melissa Stark said that Newman was conscious and able to squeeze a trainer’s hand, indicating movement in his limbs. Medical personnel stabilized Newman’s neck, placed him on a gurney and put him in an emergency vehicle to be taken to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

The Jets announced via X that Newman was out with a neck injury.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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