Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick’s hit on KC Concepcion on Sunday brought down the Browns wide receiver. Concepcion was diagnosed with his first concussion.
Fitzpatrick will appeal a fine from the NFL, calling the hit just a “football game” despite a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty.
Concepcion agrees with Fitzpatrick’s assessment.
“I know the game I signed up to play,” Concepcion said Friday, via Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com. “This game is a very physical game. For me, it wasn’t a dirty shot. It was just a football game.
The former first-round pick cleared concussion protocol Friday and will play Sunday.
“I thank God, just for allowing me to get up and be able to leave the field,” Concepcion said. “I’m like this all the time, smiling, dancing, joking. (But) I’d say I’m glad I was able to get up and be able to play again.”