Raiders cornerback Chigozie Anusiem carted off with leg injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Chigozie Anusiem, Raiders cornerback, was carted off during the third quarter of a preseason game against the Texans on August 20. The injury occurred while he was on the punt team, leading to concerns about its severity. Anusiem was fitted with a vacuum splint on his leg and ruled out for the remainder of the contest. His teammates expressed support as he left for the training room. The game currently stands with the Raiders trailing 20-3 midway through the third quarter.
- •Anusiem injured during preseason game against Texans
- •Sustained the injury in the third quarter
- •Wore a splint and was carted off the field
- •Teammates showed support as he departed
- •Raiders trailing 20-3 during the game
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Raiders CB Chigozie Anusiem carted off with leg injury
"Raiders cornerback Chigozie Anusiem appeared to be seriously injured in the third quarter of Thursday night's preseason game against the Texans.
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