Well, this is one way to make your presence known as a rookie. On Thursday night, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took on the Philadelphia Eagles in Philly for the first week of NFL preseason action. As most preseason games go, it's a chance for rookies and newcomers to make an impression on the field.
Bucs rookie cornerback Javien Elliott did exactly that when he hit the second overall NFL draft pick — quarterback Carson Wentz — flying after Wentz decided to scramble upfield.
Wentz took a lot of damage during his first preseason game, and it looks like it took a toll; ESPN's Adam Schefter is now reporting that Wentz suffered a hairline fracture in one of his ribs during the game.
Eagles said QB Carson Wentz suffered a hairline fracture in his ribs during Thursday’s game vs. Tampa Bay.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 13, 2016
Elliott signed with the Bucs as an undrafted free agent this year. During his senior season at Florida State, he finished with finished with 37 tackles — 29 of them solo — and two forced fumbles. One thing's for sure — he turned some heads with this play.
[H/T: Trevor Sikkema for this Vine]
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