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Interestingly, the Pats initially rule him questionable. If you think it's an ACL for sure that wouldn't be the case. Dudes with MCLs get emotional as well because it could be the end of their seasons depending on severity. You just never know.
While it is uncommon, an NFL player can be carted off the field and still return to the same game
. However, a player being carted off usually indicates a serious injury that could lead to them missing the rest of the game. This happened recently with Patriots' offensive tackle Will Campbell and Bengals' wide receiver Tee Higgins on November 23, 2025, although Campbell was declared questionable to return while Higgins' status was unclear.
Examples of players who have been carted off and returned:
- Tony Siragusa: In 2000, the Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle was carted off the field after a back injury, but after being diagnosed with a bruised spinal cord, he returned to the game with 51 seconds left in the first half.
- Morgan Moses: In the same game as Will Campbell on November 23, 2025, the veteran offensive tackle for the Patriots left with an illness but later returned to the game.
Key takeaways:
- Being carted off the field does not automatically mean a player is out for the rest of the game.
- A cart is sometimes used as a precaution for a player who is in pain or could be suffering from a serious injury.
- Players who are carted off may be able to return to play after being evaluated by medical staff.