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Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum taken to hospital after injuring neck vs. Giants

New York Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum was taken to a hospital with a neck injury after being tackled on the final play of the first half against the Giants on Friday night. The Jets announce

Yahoo Sports · August 29, 2026

Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum taken to hospital after injuring neck vs. Giants

The Jets announced Trayanum, an undrafted rookie from Toledo, was awake, alert and had movement in all of his extremities.

The Jets got the ball with 10 seconds left before halftime and rather than have Cade Klubnik take a knee, they opted to run a play. Trayanum took the handoff from Klubnik and was immediately hit by Trace Ford.

Trayanum stayed down on the field as trainers and doctors ran out to examine him. Jets players and coaches remained on the field — many on their knees and praying — as Trayanum was attended to.

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