Minkah Fitzpatrick exits Jets game against Titans with groin injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick left the field during the team's season opener against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. The injury occurred during the opening defensive drive of the game as Fitzpatrick went down on his own while pursuing a play. He was observed grabbing his left groin before gingerly walking off the field under the supervision of team trainers. Upon reaching the sideline, Fitzpatrick entered the blue medical tent for further examination. The team has deployed Andre Cisco to replace him at the safety position for the duration of his absence. The status of his return remains pending as the contest against the Titans continues.
- •Minkah Fitzpatrick sustained a groin injury during the first defensive series against the Tennessee Titans.
- •The safety walked off the field with team trainers after going down on the play.
- •Fitzpatrick entered the blue medical tent on the sideline for evaluation.
- •Andre Cisco replaced Fitzpatrick at safety for the remainder of the current action.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — New York Jets announce update on Minkah Fitzpatrick after leaving Titans game
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — Minkah Fitzpatrick injury update as Jets star heads to tent with groin issue
"The New York Jets suffered an early setback against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick left the game during the first quarter with a groin injury. Fitzpatrick went down during Tennessee’s opening offensive possession. He walked under his…
"Here's the latest injury update on Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:46 PMNew York Jets announce update on Minkah Fitzpatrick after leaving Titans game
The New York Jets suffered an early setback against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick left the game during the first quarter with a groin injury. Fitzpatrick went down during Tennessee’s opening offensive possession. He walked under his…
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 5:37 PMMinkah Fitzpatrick injury update as Jets star heads to tent with groin issue
Here's the latest injury update on Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.
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