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Why Is Browns’ KC Concepcion Out vs. Jets? What Did Minkah Fitzpatrick Do?

Why was Browns receiver KC Concepcion ruled out against the Jets? Here's what Minkah Fitzpatrick did and why his hit drew a penalty.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:58 PM
Why Is Browns’ KC Concepcion Out vs. Jets? What Did Minkah Fitzpatrick Do?
Key Things to Know
  • Browns rookie KC Concepcion left Sunday's game with a head injury after a hit by Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
  • Fitzpatrick drew a personal foul penalty for hitting a defenseless player and faces potential league discipline.
  • Andre Szmyt kicked a field goal following the penalty to reduce New York's lead to 7-3.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cleveland Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion was ruled out with a head injury following a hit by New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at MetLife Stadium. Fitzpatrick drew a personal foul for hitting a defenseless player in the first quarter, his second penalty on that drive. Following the infraction, Andre Szmyt kicked a field goal to cut New York's lead to 7-3.

Fitzpatrick faces a potential NFL fine under enhanced discipline rules for hits on defenseless players, which the league typically announces on Saturdays. Concepcion, selected 24th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, exited the game after recording 17 catches through Week 4.

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