Injury Strikes Early: Jets Lose Linebacker in Hall of Fame Game

The New York Jets lost a backup linebacker to injury during the Hall of Fame Game in Canton.

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Hamsah Nasirildeen was injured while making a tackle on the second play from scrimmage.

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Nasirildeen, a 2021 sixth-round draft pick from Florida State, couldn't return to the game.

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He suffered a neck injury and was subsequently ruled out for the rest of the game.

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The injury occurred when Cleveland Browns quarterback Kellen Mond completed a short pass.

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Tight end Zaire Mitchell-Paden was on the receiving end of the pass during the 2nd-and-5 play.

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Despite being able to walk off on his own, Nasirildeen was unable to continue playing.

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Bryce Huff's third-down sack hindered the Browns' opening drive.

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Nasirildeen's injury leaves a gap in the linebacker position after Kwon Alexander's departure.

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Alexander, who played 17 games for the Jets in 2022, now plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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