Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was rushed out of Gillette Stadium in an ambulance Saturday night, after going down hard on the opening kickoff of a preseason game. This isn’t just a bump or a bruise, folks. This was serious.
A Vicious Hit and Immediate Alarm
The hit happened fast. Jackson made a diving tackle attempt on Patriots running back Lan Larison, and it looked like he took a knee right to the head. The impact was instant and brutal. He was knocked out cold on the field. What followed was terrifying: both of his arms went into the fencing position, a clear sign of neurological trauma. You never, ever want to see that. It sent chills down my spine just reading about it. The game hadn’t even truly started, and we had a major medical emergency on our hands.
The Team Rallies as Medical Crews Respond
Medical personnel didn’t waste a second. They swarmed Jackson immediately, working quickly to stabilize him. He was placed on a backboard, then a stretcher, and an ambulance came right onto the field to take him away. It was that serious. Every single player on the Eagles bench came onto the field to wish him well before he left. You could feel the gravity of the moment, even through the brief report. Later, the Eagles released a statement that offered a glimmer of hope, saying, “Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and is being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.” We are all hoping for the best possible outcome for Ja’Quinden Jackson. Football is tough, but moments like these remind us what’s truly at stake.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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