Jets' Chip Trayanum Transported to Hospital with Neck Injury After Hit vs. Giants
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Key Points:
- New York Jets running back Chip Trayanum suffered a neck injury during their preseason game against the New York Giants and was taken to a local hospital; he is reported to be awake, alert, and moving his extremities.
- The injury happened on the final play of the first half after Trayanum was tackled by Giants linebacker Trace Ford, with medical staff attending to him on the field.
- Trayanum joined the Jets as an undrafted free agent in May after a strong collegiate season at Toledo, where he recorded 1,227 total yards, 14 touchdowns, and earned First-team All-MAC honors.
- Despite competition from established running backs Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, and Isaiah Davis, Trayanum impressed enough to be considered for the practice squad by analysts.
- In the preseason game, Trayanum rushed for 38 yards and scored his first preseason touchdown, giving the Jets an early 6-0 lead.
