Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson is injured on the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots and is removed from the field on a stretcher, leaving Gillette Stadium in an ambulance. Multiple outlets report the injury happens during the first play of the game.
The Eagles’ updates describe Jackson as having movement after being taken off, indicating his condition is being monitored further as he goes for evaluation. While some reports focus on the immediacy of the injury and the ambulance departure, others emphasize the later assessment details that the team shares. The accounts collectively describe a serious-looking kickoff incident followed by an encouraging status update related to his extremities and ability to move, as he is taken for further medical checks.
