Falcons Rookie Kendal Daniels Carted Off Vs. Bears
Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was carted off with a neck injury Sunday. He was hurt tackling Bears tight end Colston Loveland in the third quarter.
- Daniels' head appeared to hit Loveland's left leg near the knee.
- Medics cut off his jersey and strapped him to a backboard.
- Daniels made a fist with his left hand leaving the field.
- Players from both teams knelt while trainers treated him.
Why it matters: The Falcons said Daniels is alert and has movement in all his extremities. He went to Grady Memorial Hospital for evaluation.
- Daniels was calling the defense after Divine Deablo left with an arm injury.
- Josh Woods took over defensive play-calling after Daniels went down.
How 8 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 5 sources: The center emphasizes the injury update, Daniels' condition and his role as a young starter.
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left focuses on the sequence of events and the show of support from both teams.
Right coverage, 2 sources: The right highlights the dramatic scene, from the jersey cut off by medics to the quiet stadium.
What’s next: The team has not released a diagnosis or recovery timeline. Updates are expected after his hospital evaluation.
- How serious is the neck injury, and will Daniels return this season?
- Who will start at linebacker with both Daniels and Deablo out?
