Thompson-Robinson has confronted adversity throughout his football career, which has prepared him for the pressure of leading the Browns in the absence of Deshaun Watson for the entire year.
On Sunday, he endured a significant blow to his body when a Denver Broncos defensive player rendered him disoriented while he was scrambling in the pocket. Broncos linebacker Baron Browning delivered the hit as Thompson-Robinson released the throw near his own goal line.
A penalty flag was thrown, indicating a roughing the passer penalty.
The forceful impact left him bloodied.
Thompson-Robinson was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Broncos after absorbing that hard hit on a third-and-12 pass with only 11 seconds remaining in the third quarter.
P.J. Walker stepped in as Thompson-Robinson's replacement.
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26 NOVEMBRE | 32 ANSWERS Breaking News: Browns Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson Departs Game in Agonizing Pain and Covered in Blood After Vicious Hit from Broncos (VIDEO) Will the Browns make the playoffs? | ||
Yes | 13 | 40.6 % |
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