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Jets RB Trayanum hospitalized with neck injury

Jets rookie running back Chip Trayanum was transported to the hospital with a neck injury after being hit hard by Giants linebacker Trace Ford during Friday night's preseason game.

Trayanum was injured on the final play of the first half when Ford reached him just as quarterback Cade Klubnik handed the ball to him. The Jets reported that Trayanum is awake, alert and has movement in his extremities. amunra.qpon

Medical personnel worked on Trayanum for several minutes on the field before he was strapped into a cart. He had 12 carries for 38 yards and a touchdown, plus two catches for 25 yards in the first half before the injury.