The offensive lineman was immediately transported to a local hospital to be evaluated for what was reported as a possible neck injury.
Xavier Newmanoffensive lineman for the New York Jetshad to be immobilized on the field of play after a violent hit by the linebacker Patrick Queen of the Pittsburgh Steelers during their Week 7 matchup this Sunday night.
The play occurred during an interception return by Beanie Bishop Jr. to pass Aaron Rodgers in the middle of the third period. Newman was heading towards the right side to close the paths to Bishop when he received shoulder-to-shoulder contact from Queenat full speed, being immediately knocked down.
Medical personnel rushed to check him immediately, after Newman will not get up after the play. He was treated for several minutes, with the game on pause, while teammates and opponents approached to find out about his condition and offer words of support.
Newman He was placed on a stretcher, immobilized, and immediately transported to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. During NBC Sports’ broadcast of the game, it was reported that he was being evaluated for a possible neck injury. Also, it was reported in the same transmission that there was movement in his extremities, being Newman able to squeeze the hand of one of the members of the medical staff who treated him.
The interception of Bishop in the play of the injury Newmanafter bouncing the ball off the wide receiver Garrett Wilsonwas the undrafted rookie’s second to Rodgers in the match.
