Cleveland ? New York Jets tight end A.J. Schable was taken from the field on a stretcher after a head-to-head hit in a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night.

Schable, in his second season with the Jets, was knocked backward by Cleveland offensive lineman Cliff Louis while trying to make a tackle on a kickoff return. He remained on the field in a curled-up position until trainers turned him on his back, then gently placed him on a stretcher.

The entire Jets team went on the field as Schable was immobilized and carted away with 12 minutes remaining in the preseason game. Schable gave a thumbs-up with his left hand as he was being wheeled off the field.

The undrafted Schable, 24, played one NFL season in 2006 with Arizona. Schable appeared in 11 games with the Cardinals as a fullback, but didn’t record a catch. He registered one rush for five yards.

He had previously signed with Philadelphia in January, but the Eagles waived Schable in June.