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Jets’ Xavier Newman carted off field, taken to hospital after neck injury

Jets guard Xavier Newman suffered a gruesome injury in the third quarter when he fell awkwardly along the sideline.

After Aaron Rodgers' pass was intercepted by the Steelers, he stumbled backwards, landed the wrong way while trying to regain his balance, and collapsed to the ground in extreme pain.

On October 20, 2024, Xavier Newman (uniform number 65) fell during the Jets vs. Steelers game. screen grab
On October 20, 2024, Xavier Newman (uniform number 65) fell during the Jets vs. Steelers game. screen grab

The Jets' training staff observed Newman on the field, and he was then carried off the field in Pittsburgh.

He was ruled out due to a neck injury.

Newman was playing in place of injured Aliyah Berra-Tucker.

Xavier Newman (number 65) at the Jets vs. Steelers game on October 20, 2024.

NBC's Melissa Stark reported on the air that Newman had movement in his limbs and was taken to the hospital.

Jake Hanson entered the game in Newman's place.

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