NFL injury so 'gruesome' replays were off limits

Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb was carted off the field with a knee injury against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Chubb collided with Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick at the end of a 5-yard run early in the second quarter.

Chubb's legs bent awkwardly underneath him while being tackled by Fitzpatrick.

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The collision drew a gasp from fans at the stadium when it was replayed on the big screen but broadcasters refused to air to viewers at home.

Speaking on the broadcast, NFL commentator Joe Buck stated: "I am told that the replay of Nick Chubb getting injured is not to be seen."

But as expected, vision of the horrific injury made its way onto social media.

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Chubb remained on the ground for several minutes while teammates gathered in prayer nearby.

He eventually left on a cart. Chubb ran 10 times for 64 yards before getting hurt.

Fans on social media were left mortified by the vision, with words like "gruesome" "graphic" and "awful" thrown around.

The injury was so bad, Pittsburgh fans chanted Chubb's name and clapped him off as he was carted to the sheds.