Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the third quarter of Sunday's 27-13 victory against the New York Giants and didn't return.
Head coach Vic Fangio said postgame Jeudy suffered a high ankle sprain, adding the wideout will miss time but is expected to return at some point this season, according to Zac Stevens of DNVR.
The 22-year-old pass-catcher sustained the injury after a big catch that set up a touchdown moments later.
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— Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) September 12, 2021
Jeudy, a first-round pick last year, finished the season opener as Denver's leading receiver, racking up six receptions for 72 yards. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater tossed a four-yard touchdown to tight end Albert Okwuegbunam soon after the wideout's exit to give the Broncos a 17-7 lead.
The contest also marked Bridgewater's debut with Denver and linebacker Von Miller's first game since 2019. Bridgewater completed 28 of 36 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns, while Miller - who didn't play in 2020 due to injury - recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss.
