Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion injured in Week 9, later returns
The gist
Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion was helped off with a right leg injury in the Week 9 game, then returned a punt.
His quick return matters because Cleveland's first-round pick is a big part of its offense.
How it unfolded
- Apr 15, 2026NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler's guide The Beast ranked Concepcion 21st overall and fourth among receivers.
- Nov 2, 2026Concepcion sustained a concussion in the first quarter after an illegal hit.
- Nov 3, 2026In a Bleacher Report re-draft entering Week 8, Brent Sobleski projected Concepcion 16th overall to the New York Jets, eight spots above his original selection.
Key terms
- first-round pick
- Selections in the NFL's annual player draft, which teams can use to choose players or trade.
- All-American
- An annual honor given to outstanding U.S. athletes considered among the best in their sport.
Source: Wikipedia