Browns Rookie WR Ruled Out With Head Injury vs Jets

The Cleveland Browns, who have started their 2026 season with a 3-1 record, are facing a significant setback after announcing that rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion will miss the remainder of their Week 5 game against the New York Jets due to a head injury. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Concepcion suffered the injury when he was hit by Jets defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick.

This is a major blow to the Browns' offense as Concepcion has been instrumental through the first four weeks of the season, having recorded 17 catches for 144 yards and helping the team secure the top spot in the AFC North. The injury to the highly touted rookie, who was selected in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, now forces the Browns to rely on fellow rookie Denzel Boston, along with veterans Jerry Jeudy, Isaiah Bond, and Malachi Corley.

Concepcion, who had previously played college football at both Texas A&M and NC State, was a consensus All-American and first-team All-SEC in 2025, recording 61 catches for 919 yards and nine touchdowns at Texas A&M and 124 catches for 1,299 yards and 16 touchdowns at NC State.