Browns rookie Concepcion exits vs. Jets after helmet hit — SkimNews
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- KC Concepcion sustained a head injury on the Browns' second offensive series after Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick delivered a helmet-to-helmet hit as the rookie tried to make a catch, and Concepcion's head then struck the MetLife Stadium turf.
- Minkah Fitzpatrick was flagged for a hit on a defenseless receiver on the play that knocked Concepcion out of the game.
- Concepcion lay on the field for multiple minutes before Cleveland's medical staff helped him to his feet; he went straight to the locker room and was ruled out minutes later.
- Concepcion, the No. 24 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, entered Week 5 tied for first on the Browns in receptions (17) and ranked third on the team with 144 receiving yards.
- The Jets defense eliminated the Browns' leading rookie pass-catcher on just the second drive, forcing Cleveland to proceed without a top receiver against a New York secondary that drew the game's first flag.
Why it matters: Concepcion was tied for the Browns' team lead in receptions and a top-three receiver by yardage entering Week 5, so losing him mid-game after an illegal defenseless-receiver hit leaves Cleveland's thin receiving corps even shorter-handed. Because Fitzpatrick's hit drew a penalty and sent a top-24 draft pick to the locker room with a head trauma evaluation, the play is a candidate for further league discipline beyond the in-game flag.
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