Ja’Quinden Jackson’s agent offered good news on the Eagles running back’s health after a scary incident on the opening kickoff Saturday night.
Damien Butler of CMV Sports said in a statement that Jackson is “awake, has full movement and use of all four limbs, and his CT scan came back negative.”
“Tonight, above everything else, we thank God that Ja’Quinden is doing well after what was an incredibly frightening moment,” Butler said.
“What happened tonight was frightening for everyone who witnessed it, and we are extremely grateful to the Philadelphia Eagles medical staff and all of the first responders who acted quickly and took great care of Ja’Quinden in those critical moments.”
Jackson dove at the legs of Patriots running back Lan Larison while trying to make a tackle and took a knee to the head. Jackson was knocked out, and both arms went into the fencing position.
Medical personnel immediately began work on Jackson before he was placed on a backboard and then a stretcher and placed into an ambulance, which took him to a local hospital for evaluation.
Butler did not indicate whether Jackson remains in the hospital and/or whether he will fly home with his teammates.