Ex-NFL quarterback Chad Kelly suffers gruesome leg injury teammates can’t look at in CFL playoffs

Former NFL quarterback Chad Kelly suffered a horrific leg injury during the Canadian Football League’s playoffs on Saturday, leaving his teammates in shock. Kelly, who plays for the Toronto Argonauts, was tackled in the third quarter of the semifinals matchup, resulting in a broken right leg.

The gruesome scene unfolded as Kelly attempted to stand up after the tackle, only to realize the extent of his injury. His teammates, visibly distressed by the situation, struggled to come to terms with the severity of the injury. One teammate even collapsed to the ground in disbelief as Kelly lay on the turf, trying to hold his leg together.

Despite the injury, the Argonauts managed to secure a narrow 30-28 victory over the Montreal Alouettes, advancing to the Grey Cup final against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Kelly, who had thrown for 182 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions before the injury, was forced to leave the game.

After undergoing medical evaluation, it was revealed that Kelly had suffered a broken tibia and fibula in his right ankle due to a tackle by Alouettes defensive end Isaac Adeyemi-Berglund. In a statement released on Sunday night, Kelly expressed gratitude for the support he received and expressed confidence in his team’s ability to win the Grey Cup.

Kelly, known as “Mr. Irrelevant” after being the last pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has faced challenges off the field as well. He served a nine-game suspension for violating the CFL’s gender-based violence policy and was accused of sexual harassment earlier this year. Despite these setbacks, Kelly has been a key player for the Argonauts, leading them to success on the field.

As the reigning Most Outstanding Player in the CFL, Kelly’s presence on the field has been instrumental in the team’s success. Despite the injury, Kelly remains optimistic about his recovery, expecting to return to full health in three to six months.

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