Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson suffered a possible head injury on the opening kickoff in the preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 22.
Jackson made the tackle on special teams and stayed on the ground as teammates called for a trainer. An ambulance came on the field, and Jackson was slowly placed onto a stretcher and loaded into the ambulance as both teams knelt in prayer. He gave a thumbs up as he was loaded into the ambulance.
Jackson is in his second NFL season, having been signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2025. He spent the season on the practice squad but was waived by the Jaguars this summer. The Eagles signed him on August 10, and he's now competing for a spot on the team's 53-man roster.
The preseason game against the Patriots was Jackson's first chance to impress the Eagles' coaching staff. With the team's starting running backs still recovering from injuries, Jackson had a chance to showcase his skills and prove himself as a viable option for the Eagles.
As Jackson was taken off the field, the Eagles' players and coaches were visibly shaken by the injury. The team's medical staff and trainers were quickly on the scene, and an ambulance was called to take Jackson to the hospital for further evaluation.
Jackson's injury has sent shockwaves through the Eagles' organization and has raised concerns about the safety of the team's players. The Eagles have a history of prioritizing player safety, but injuries like Jackson's are a reminder that the game is always a risk.
The Eagles will likely provide an update on Jackson's condition in the coming days. Until then, the team's fans and players will be holding their breath, hoping for the best for their injured teammate.
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Source: Yahoo Sports