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Kevin Seifert
Eagan, Minn. — The minnesota vikings placed in the center ryan kelly He was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday, ending his season and possibly his career after suffering his third injury of the year in last Sunday’s 16-13 win. New York Giants,
Kelly, 32, has suffered six documented brain concussions in his NFL career, which began when indianapolis colts He was a first-round draft pick in 2016. He spent nearly two months on injured reserve earlier this season after the Vikings revealed he suffered a concussion in Weeks 2 and 4. Upon his return in Week 12, he changed helmet models and also began wearing the Guardian Cap during games for the first time.
Kelly started five consecutive games until the second quarter at MetLife Stadium last Sunday, when what appeared to be a routine collision with the Giants linebacker bobby okereke Caused a stroke.
“I have a lot of respect for Ryan as a player,” coach Kevin O’Connell said this week, “and the way he took as much time and battle to get back on the field and feel ready to go.” We were a little ahead of him. And then, when he returned to the field, he has had a huge impact on our attack over the last few games.
The Vikings signed Kelly to a two-year, $18 million deal in March. He started eight games and played a total of 314 offensive snaps. backup Michael Jurgens He is expected to take his place in the starting lineup against the Lions.
