The Browns’ win on Thursday night came with a cost — their star receiver, Elijah Moore, suffered a terrifying head injury that sent him into convulsions right on the turf.
The scary moment happened just before halftime of Cleveland’s “Thursday Night Football” tilt with the New York Jets … when Moore slammed his head face-first into the grass at Cleveland Browns Stadium after making a big catch.
Replays of Moore’s grab showed he wasn’t able to brace himself as a Jets defender flung him to the ground — and almost immediately, he appeared to be knocked out.
man this Elijah Moore hit did NOT look good #NYJ #NFL pic.twitter.com/aHMSowQ3WC
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What’s worse … while seemingly unconscious, his body twitched repeatedly.
Moore eventually regained consciousness and was taken off the field by trainers. He did not return to the game … and he’s since been placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
His status for Cleveland’s regular season finale against the Bengals next week is now in doubt — though further details surrounding his condition have not been made immediately available.
Moore had been having a big game prior to his injury — the 23-year-old caught five passes for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Cleveland still managed to get the 37-20 win in Moore’s absence — securing a spot in the playoffs … something we all hope can lift Moore’s spirits while he recovers.