A scary scene unfolded for New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum just as halftime hit during the team's preseason finale against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
Trayanum was carted off the field after the final play of the first half and quickly was taken to the hospital. The team announced he sustained a neck injury in an update.
Thankfully there is good news, Trayanum was alert and moving his extremities:
Chip Trayanum (neck) has been ruled out & is on the way to the hospital. He is awake, alert and has movement of his extremities.
— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 29, 2026
Trayanum was having himself a positive effort in the first half as well. The UDFA rookie running back led the Jets with 38 rushing yards and a touchdown in the game.
Trayanum's teammates surrounded
him and waited for him to depart the field safety before the end of the half.
The scene can be found in the images below:
Trayanum is stabilized on the cart and being taken off the field. his teammates surrounded him before he was taken off: https://t.co/i46jlTzTRf pic.twitter.com/qBUogqkKeS
— Jack (@jackstollow) August 29, 2026
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