In a game (Sunday, Oct 2, 2023) against the Falcons, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has been placed in the concussion protocol after he was hit by Falcons linebacker Deion Jones.
He was taken out of Sunday's 48-33 loss to the Falcons in the fourth quarter following a hard hit on a two-point conversion run. He was taken to the locker room and didn’t return.
The reigning MVP acknowledged the hit after the game, and admitted he deserved it. "I deserved to get hit like that, taking that foot off the gas," he said, via Black and Blue Review. "I was so shocked. The guy just came out of nowhere it felt like. But it won’t happen again, any time I get an opportunity to score."
Over the course of its long history, the NFL has had its share of memorable injuries. But these instances in the game’s past are not remembered for being great achievements or for giving fans great feats of skill. They’re remembered for being cringe-worthy.
Here are 20 Most Gruesome Injuries in NFL History featured on TheSportster.com.