NFL star Keaton Mitchell is set to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a stomach-turning injury on Sunday Night Football.

The Baltimore Ravens running back, 21, was carted from the field following a “heartbreaking” moment during Sunday’s game with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Keaton Mitchell suffered a gruesome injury during SNFCredit: Reuters

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The 21-year-old undrafted rookie was carted from the field and is expected to miss the remainder of the seasonCredit: AP

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Mitchell’s left leg buckled after an ankle clip from Jags safety Andrew WingardCredit: NBC
Mitchell landed awkwardly following a trip tackle from Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard in the fourth quarter at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida.

The running back had amassed an impressive 88 yards from scrimmage before the unfortunate incident.

As Mitchell landed from Wingard’s diving ankle clip, his left leg buckled awkwardly beneath him.

The undrafted rookie fell immediately to the turf and had to be carted to the locker room.

Fans were quick to comment on gruesome footage of the injury, with one gasping on X: “He was having such a breakout season. Feeling so bad for him.”

Another said: “That was horrible to watch.”

While a third added: “Ravens have the worst injury luck ever.”

Following the game, Ravens’ coach John Harbaugh confirmed the extent of the injury.

He told reporters: “It looks like he won’t be back for the rest of this season.

“It’s heartbreaking. He’s just got a great attitude and demeanor about him, and it’s a guy that he wants to do well. He deserves to do well.”

The Ravens became the first AFC team to clinch a playoff berth following the hard-fought 23-7 win in Jacksonville.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson completed just 14 passes for 171 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens leaned on their ground game.

Jackson added 97 yards rushing, with Baltimore’s remaining healthy backs Gus Edwards and Justice Hill set to lead the backfield heading into a Christmas Day showdown with the San Francisco 49ers.

Mitchell joins starting running back J.K. Dobbins and tight end Mark Andrews in a crowded Baltimore injury room.

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