Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Minkah Fitzpatrick bent Nick Chubb knee during dirty hit tackle.
Reactions, prayers and condolences rolled in swiftly on social media, with many folks in and around the NFL lamenting the potential loss of a player as talented as Chubb.
Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was carted off the field with a knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night.
Chubb collided with Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter. Chubb’s legs bent awkwardly underneath him while being tackled by Fitzpatrick.
After the play, a teammate grabbed Chubb’s hand to try to help him to his feet, and Chubb shook his head while clutching his left knee. He undid his chinstrap and rolled over onto his side.
Adam Schefter notes serious injury Nick Chubb previous had
And, as ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter noted, Chubb injured that same knee back in 2015 while in college
Chubb remained on the ground for several minutes while teammates gathered in prayer nearby. He eventually left on a cart. Chubb ran 10 times for 64 yards before getting hurt.
He was replaced by Jerome Ford, who scored on a 3-yard reception immediately after Chubb’s exit. Ford then rushed for a 2-point conversion to put the Browns ahead 11-7.
Several of Chubb’s fellow NFL stars as well as LeBron James shared well wishes on social media after Chubb’s injury, including some of Chubb’s former teammates such as Baker Mayfield and Sony Michel.
