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The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently leading the New England Patriots 10-7 in the second quarter, but the team has taken a bit hit as superstar wide receiver Antonio Brown has left the game with an apparent ankle injury.
Antonio Brown helped off field, limping with injured ankle
— Joe Rutter (@tribjoerutter) December 17, 2017
As Ben Roethlisberger threw a pass to Brown in the endzone, Brown’s ankle looked to collide with a Patriots’ defender, and the receiver remained on the ground following the play. He was helped off the field, and into the blue medical tent.
From there, he went into the locker room, likely to have an X-Ray done.
Brown just walked to the locker room and was accompanied by team doctors. Was walking gingerly.
— Ray Fittipaldo (@rayfitt1) December 17, 2017
Stay tuned for more information on this injury as more news is released.
UPDATE:
Brown’s injury is listed as a “calf” injury, and his return is questionable.
#84 Antonio Brown sustained a left calf injury.
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) December 17, 2017
His return is questionable to tonight's game.
UPDATE:
Brown has been taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and has been ruled out of the game.
INJURY UPDATE: #Steelers WR Antonio Brown will be taken to the hospital for further evaluation of his calf injury. He will not return to tonight’s game.
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 17, 2017