Dylan Sampson left Cleveland’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, interrupting his first appearance of the 2026 season. The reason for his departure and his availability to return remain unconfirmed. He is, however, headed to the locker room.
Will Dylan Sampson bets be refunded?
Thankfully for eligible Sampson prop backers on DraftKings Sportsbook, because he left the game in the first half due to injury and did not return, DraftKings’ Early Exit Protected rules apply to qualifying wagers.
Eligible single bets on Sampson will be settled as void, with the original stake returned. For qualifying parlays and Same Game Parlays, the Sampson selection will be voided and the odds of the wager will be recalculated using the remaining legs.
Bets or selections that were already determined before Sampson’s injury may still be settled normally rather than receiving Early Exit protection.
For complete details on DraftKings Early Exit Protected, click here.
DraftKings Early Exit FAQ
What is DraftKings Early Exit?
DraftKings Early Exit Protected is a free feature that automatically protects eligible NFL player prop bets during the first half. If an eligible player leaves during the first half because of an injury or officially confirmed illness and does not return, the qualifying selection is settled as void.
Which NFL bets are eligible for Early Exit?
Early Exit applies to eligible full-game NFL player props placed before the game, along with select eligible live bets. Qualifying wagers can include single bets, parlays and Same Game Parlays. In parlays, an eligible Early Exit selection is voided and the wager is recalculated using the remaining legs.
Is there a way to get injury protection on bets for the whole game?
Yes. DraftKings Early Exit+ is an optional feature that extends Early Exit protection into the second half of an NFL game for a fee equal to 3% of the wager amount. The fee is separate from the wager and is not refunded. You can upgrade to full-game protection without leaving your bet slip.
