- The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew got sacked so hard in his NFL debut on Thursday that his helmet flew off.
- It was a forgettable debut for Minshew, who completed seven of 14 passes for 46 yards with no touchdowns, but he likely won't forget his "welcome to the NFL" moment.
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The Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew got his "welcome to the NFL" moment early in his debut.
In the second quarter of the Jaguars' first preseason game on Thursday, Minshew, a sixth-round pick, bobbled a snap and got drilled by the Baltimore Ravens' Kenny Young.
Minshew fell backward several yards and his helmet popped off as Young ran into the end zone to celebrate the big hit.
Watch the hit below:
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—B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 9, 2019It was a forgettable night for Minshew, who completed seven of 14 passes for 46 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. The Jaguars lost the game, 29-0.
But he likely won't forget the hit anytime soon.
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