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NFL injury report: Jets, Browns lose QBs in Week 7

By The Sports Xchange
New York Jets Geno Smith stands on the field in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in week 7 of the NFL at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 23, 2016. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Jets Geno Smith stands on the field in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens in week 7 of the NFL at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on October 23, 2016. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo

The latest installment of the Geno Smith Era might have only lasted four series for the New York Jets.

Making his first start of the season for the Jets, Smith left Sunday's game against the Baltimore Ravens after sustaining a knee injury while being sacked in the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.

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Smith, who was 4 of 8 for 95 yards and a touchdown, was taken down by Matthew Judon for an 8-yard loss on third-and-6 play. He was seen pointing to his knee upon reaching the sideline and soon headed for the locker room. Smith returned in street clothes in the second half and was ruled out for the contest.

Enter Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was benched for Smith after throwing two touchdowns and 10 interceptions four consecutive losses. He finished 9 of 14 for 120 yards and a touchdown Sunday in New York's 24-16 win.

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--Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler left the game in the second quarter due to a concussion.

Kessler had just completed an 11-yard shovel pass when he was thrown hard to the turf by Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap. Backup quarterback Kevin Hogan took over for Kessler.

The only other quarterbacks for the Browns -- Josh McCown (collarbone) and Robert Griffin III (shoulder) -- are both out with injuries.

--Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer underwent surgery on his broken left arm.

The 31-year-old veteran could be placed on injured reserve, multiple media outlets reported. ESPN reported he will miss at least eight weeks.

Hoyer sustained the injury in the second quarter Thursday in the Bears' 26-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers when he was hit by linebackers Clay Matthews and Julius Peppers on a third-down pass attempt.

--Washington Redskins star cornerback Josh Norman sustained a concussion in the third quarter against the Detroit Lions and missed the remainder of the game.

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Norman banged the side of his head tumbling over receiver Marvin Jones Jr., who made a diving 52-yard reception on a deep throw from Matthew Stafford despite Norman committing pass interference on the play. After being evaluated on the field, Norman immediately headed to the locker room with assistance from the Redskins' medical staff.

Earlier in the game, Lions cornerback Darius Slay injured a hamstring and was declared out for the remainder of their game.

--San Diego Chargers reserve defensive tackle Caraun Reid was taken off the field on a cart due to a knee injury in the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons.

Reid was hit by Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman as the teammates converged to make a tackle.

Chargers cornerback Craig Mager sustained a concussion in the third quarter during the game. Mager, who was hurt making a tackle, was wobbly leaving the field. He was taken to the locker room for additional evaluation, and the concussion diagnosis was made.

--San Francisco 49ers starting defensive end Arik Armstead left the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers midway through the third quarter with a shoulder.

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Later in the period, San Francisco starting outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (shoulder) and backup cornerback Rashard Robinson (knee) sustained injuries.

--Jacksonville Jaguars nose tackle Roy Miller sustained a right Achilles tendon injury against the Oakland Raiders.

Miller's injury occurred early in the third quarter while he attempted to rush Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. Miller fell to the ground and had to be helped off the field by two members of the team's medical staff.

--Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Ron Brooks went down with a knee injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings and was taken off the field on a cart.

Brooks was injured without making contact when he attempted a tackle against running back Jerick McKinnon. Rookie Jalen Mills replaced Brooks.

--New Orleans Saints starting left guard Senio Kelemete walked off the field with trainers due to a stinger.

Just a few moments earlier, New Orleans starting left tackle Terron Armstead left the game due to a lower leg injury. Armstead was helped off the field and taken by cart to the locker room for further examinations.

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Saints wide receiver Jake Lampman left the field after covering a kickoff with a right knee injury.

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