Browns rookie KC Concepcion ruled out after hit by Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick

The rookie wideout was taken off in the first quarter after a hit that drew multiple penalties and a personal foul.

By Felo News Desk · Published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:46:22 GMT

KC Concepcion Jr., the Cleveland Browns' rookie wide receiver, was ruled out with a head injury after a hit by New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick in the first quarter of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, according to Bleacher Report and the New York Post.

What happened

During the Browns' first drive, quarterback Deshaun Watson connected with Concepcion on a first‑down pass when Fitzpatrick delivered a crushing hit from behind. The impact forced Concepcion to the turf, and referees threw multiple flags, including a personal foul for unnecessary roughness and an earlier unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Fitzpatrick. Concepcion was helped off the field by trainers, walked under his own power, and was taken to the locker room, where he was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.

What the reports add

Bleacher Report noted that offensive lineman Dawand Jones told Fitzpatrick, "that s--t's f--ked up," and that Browns head coach Todd Monken described the play as a "bang‑bang" incident, saying Fitzpatrick is not a dirty player. The New York Post added that the hit also resulted in a facemask penalty after Fitzpatrick ripped Concepcion’s helmet off, and that it was the second snap in the Browns’ second drive where Fitzpatrick was penalized.

What was said

"I just told him that s--t's f--ked up… He just told me, 'It's football,' and I'm not down with that s--t," Dawand Jones said to reporters, as reported by Bleacher Report.

Coach Todd Monken said, "That's just a bang‑bang play. Minkah has been in this league a long time. He's not a dirty player. I've never seen that out of him. It's a bang‑bang play, and unfortunately it happened to our guy, and that's part of the league," also reported by Bleacher Report.

How it came about

Concepcion, the 24th overall pick from Texas A&M, had recorded 18 receptions for 149 yards entering the game and was tied for the most catches on the Browns. The Browns entered the matchup after winning three straight games, while the Jets were looking to rebound from a slow start. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in Week 5 at MetLife Stadium, a fixture highlighted in Felo News' earlier coverage of Browns head coach Todd Monken’s connection to the Jets (Todd Monken recalls Jets’ ‘Lexus’ analogy).

Key facts

• KC Concepcion was ruled out with a head injury after a hit by Minkah Fitzpatrick. (bleacherreport.com)
• Fitzpatrick received a personal foul for unnecessary roughness and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. (nypost.com)
• Coach Todd Monken called the play a "bang‑bang" incident and defended Fitzpatrick's overall conduct. (bleacherreport.com)

Sources

• [1] bleacherreport.com
• [2] nypost.com