Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was released from the hospital and returned home with the team Saturday night, a huge sigh of relief for everyone who saw the terrifying moment unfold. It was an instant where the entire league held its breath, wondering about one of their own.
A Scary Start to Saturday’s Game
The incident happened early, right on the opening kickoff of the Eagles’ game against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Jackson went down, and the scene was immediately serious. He was taken off the field in an ambulance, heading straight to a local hospital. When you see an ambulance on the field, every fan knows it’s never good, and the concern for Jackson was palpable across the league.
A Massive Relief for the Eagles
Thankfully, the updates started rolling in, and they were all positive. Jackson’s agent quickly shared that he had full movement and doctors confirmed a negative CT scan after his evaluation. That’s the kind of news you pray for in these situations. The Eagles later confirmed that Jackson was released from the hospital, making his way back to Philadelphia with his teammates. This is huge for the player and the organization, showing a quick and positive resolution to what looked like a devastating injury. Jackson just signed with the Eagles earlier this month, after spending last season on Jacksonville’s practice squad, so this early scare could have been a real setback.
The fact Jackson is already back with the team after such a frightening moment is incredible. It’s a testament to the quick response and a bit of good fortune. For the Eagles, it means they avoided what could have been a major loss and can look forward to seeing Jackson back on the field when he’s ready.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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