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Report: Raiders CB Kyu Blu Kelly Suffers Season-Ending Patellar Tendon Rupture

Trainers stabilized his left knee on the field before he was carted off in the first half against Denver.

Overview

  • Kelly went down during the first half after attempting to tackle Broncos receiver Marvin Mims on a short catch.
  • Raiders medical staff placed an air cast on his left leg and he was carted off as teammates gathered around him.
  • The team ruled him out for the remainder of the game, and he was later seen sitting up on the stretcher.
  • NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported a ruptured patellar tendon with no ligament damage, which ends Kelly’s season.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll indicated postgame the injury appeared serious, and Heavy reports rookie Darien Porter is likely to step into a larger role at cornerback.