Aaron Glenn supports Minkah Fitzpatrick after hit on KC Concepcion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:39 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Jets head coach Aaron Glenn defended safety Minkah Fitzpatrick following a hit that left Browns rookie KC Concepcion out of the game. During the first quarter, Fitzpatrick made contact with Concepcion, resulting in a concussion. Glenn emphasized that the play was a 'bang bang' situation and stated Munka isn't a dirty player. Browns head coach Todd Monken echoed Glenn's sentiments, acknowledging the potential for such incidents in the league. Concepcion was escorted to the locker room after the hit.
- •KC Concepcion ruled out for the game with a concussion.
- •Minkah Fitzpatrick received a facemask penalty earlier in the drive.
- •The hit occurred on a deep pass attempt, causing a turnover.
- •Aaron Glenn asserted Fitzpatrick is not a dirty player.
- •Browns coach Todd Monken agreed it was a bang bang play.
- 3:39 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Glenn defends Minkah Fitzpatrick hit that knocked Cleveland’s KC Concepcion out of game
"Aaron Glenn quickly came to the defense of Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick for the hit that knocked KC Concepcion out of Sunday's game.
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