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Lewis Cine injury: Kevin O’Connell offers update, prognosis on former Georgia safety
By Keith Farner
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Lewis Cine suffered a serious leg injury on Sunday in London when the Minnesota Vikings played the New Orleans Saints.
The former Georgia safety was diagnosed with a lower leg fracture, coach Kevin O’Connell told reporters. The rookie first-round pick was carted off the field in the first quarter and ruled out for the rest of the game. Cine’s left leg was stabilized in an air cast as he was immediately taken to a local hospital, per NFL Network’s Jamie Erdahl. He’ll have surgery on his leg in London before heading back to Minnesota, per O’Connell.
Kevin O’Connell on Lewis Cine, says he has a lower leg fracture. Devastating blow for the rookie who was taken to the hospital immediately. He’ll be having surgery here in London – medical team will stay with him until he’s ready to make the transition back to Minnesota.
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) October 2, 2022
Prayers up for Lewis Cine after this scary injury ?
Cine was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. pic.twitter.com/odh5psRYUi
— NFL Rookie Watch (@NFLRookieWatxh) October 2, 2022
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
