Kendal Daniels Has Movement In All His Extremities, And That’s The Only Update That Matters

The Falcons just dropped the one piece of news everyone was waiting for after today’s game: Kendal Daniels is alert and has movement in all his extremities. After a seriously scary scene unfolded on the field during their loss to the Bears, this is the only thing that anyone, regardless of team affiliation, truly cared about.

A Gut-Wrenching Moment On The Field

This afternoon was rough, not just because the Falcons took a loss to the Bears, but because of what happened to Kendal Daniels. The linebacker went down after tackling Bears tight end Colston Loveland, and it looked brutal. His facemask slammed into Loveland’s knee, and Daniels stayed down. He was moving, sure, but he was clearly in distress. You could see the concern from everyone as the medical staff rushed onto the field. Teammates knelt, visibly upset, as Daniels received medical attention for several agonizing minutes. His jersey even had to be cut off, and his neck was immobilized before he was eventually put on a stretcher and carted off the field. It was one of those moments that makes you forget about the game, forget about the score, and just pray for the player.

The Update Everyone Was Praying For

Thankfully, the Falcons released a statement post-game that brings a huge wave of relief. “Kendal Daniels is alert and has movement in all his extremities.” Seriously, that’s the absolute best news we could’ve asked for after seeing him carted off. He’s been taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation, which is standard procedure, but knowing he’s alert and has movement? That’s everything right there. Daniels is a young guy, just 23 years old, and a fourth-round draft pick out of Oklahoma this year. You never want to see an injury like that, especially to a player so early in his career.

For now, the entire league is just pulling for a full and speedy recovery for the young linebacker. His health is paramount, and that update from the Falcons is a massive relief for everyone who watched today.

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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.