Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Chigozie Anusiem was carted off the field during Thursday's matchup against the Houston Texans after suffering a severe lower body injury. The injury occurred on a punt in the second half, and Anusiem was seen in considerable pain before being transported off the field on a medical cart with a vacuum splint applied to his leg.
The Raiders organization has ruled Anusiem out for the remainder of the game. The extent of the injury is currently unknown, but the severity suggests his season may be in doubt.
Anusiem, a second-year player out of Colorado State, has primarily contributed on special teams for the Raiders. Last season, he appeared in three games, logging 54 snaps on special teams and recording one assisted tackle on defense. He was an undrafted free agent.
Mental health and player safety are paramount. The Raiders' medical staff provided immediate treatment on the field. Anusiem's teammates gathered around him to offer support before he was taken to the training room.
The Raiders faced the Houston Texans in a preseason game on Thursday evening. The team has not yet provided an official diagnosis or prognosis for Anusiem's injury.