Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell left Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a cart with a cast on his left leg after being injured on a late hit.
The injury occurred late in the third quarter when the Bucs had a 14-10 lead. The game was O’Connell’s second since missing four games with a broken thumb on his throwing hand.
The extent of O’Connell’s injury was initially unclear. Backup Desmond Ridder took over as quarterback.
The injury occurred with a late push to the back of Bucs defensive end Calijah Kancey. O’Connell made a pass play and threw the ball as he approached the sideline. Two steps after getting rid of the ball, Kancey shoved him in the back.
Gene Steratore says Calijah Kancey should have been penalized for an obvious roughing the passer penalty. Tough look for the Bucs.
Aiden O’Connell was retired after this hit. Desmond Ridder is at QB. pic.twitter.com/NUtndxHFrS
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O’Connell fell to the grass and was in obvious pain after the fall. He received immediate medical attention in the field. Trainers put a cast on his left leg and took him off the field in a cart. The raiders He was quickly ruled out with a knee injury.. The extent of the injury was initially unclear.
Somehow, the officials forgot to call out passer assault for Kancey’s flagrant late hit. Considering the outcome of the play, it wouldn’t be a surprise for the NFL to give him a second look this week.