Giants' Kevin Zeitler Carted Off The Field With Injury

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New York Giants right guard Kevin Zeitler left the game with an injury late in the fourth quarter Monday night. Big Blue would end up losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in overtime, 23-17.

The offensive lineman was leg-whipped by Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry. After landing awkwardly, Zeitler was carted into the locker room unable to put any weight on his right leg. Nick Gates replaced Zeitler on the Giants offensive line.

The 29-year old guard has started every game for Big Blue this season on what has been an underperforming offensive line. Zeitler was acquired by the Giants from the Cleveland Browns this past March for defensive end Olivier Vernon.

Giants offensive guard Kevin Zeitler and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Maliek Collins in action during the game Sep 8, 2019; Arlington, TXJerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

A first-round draft pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012, the Browns signed the offensive lineman to a five-year $60 million contract in 2017, making him the highest paid guard in the NFL at the time.