New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, left Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins late in the second quarter with what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
Gilmore planted on the natural grass surface at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium while backpedaling, and his right leg gave out on him. The non-contact injury, which occurred away from the play, led to Gilmore being helped to the locker room while not being able to put pressure on his right leg.
The Patriots officially announced Gilmore as doubtful to return to the game, but that seemed to be an optimistic forecast based on how teammates reacted, with many taking one knee as they surrounded him on the field.