Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson released from hospital after kickoff injury

Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson released from hospital after kickoff injury

His agent said Ja’Quinden Jackson was released from the hospital on August 23 after a negative CT scan, remaining awake and alert with full movement in all extremities. The Eagles running back had been removed from the field on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital following a collision on the opening kickoff of the preseason game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Team officials later confirmed he had strength and movement in all limbs. The incident occurred on August 20 during the preseason matchup, prompting immediate medical attention and a brief hospitalization.

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August 23, 2026
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Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson released from hospital after ambulance transport
Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson released from hospital after ambulance transport

New York Post • 23 Aug 14:48

Ja’Quinden Jackson, 24, was taken to the hospital after collapsing during a preseason game but was released after a negative CT scan and confirmed to be awake and alert.

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Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson taken to hospital after preseason kickoff injury
Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson taken to hospital after preseason kickoff injury

AP News • 23 Aug 03:20

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was removed from the field on a stretcher and transported to a hospital following a collision on the opening kickoff of a preseason game against the New England Patriots.

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Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson stable after kickoff injury, CT scan negative
Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson stable after kickoff injury, CT scan negative

NBC Sports • 23 Aug 02:33

Ja'Quinden Jackson was reported awake with full movement and a negative CT scan following a head injury on the opening kickoff, according to his agent.

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Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson hospitalized after kickoff collision but shows full limb movement
Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson hospitalized after kickoff collision but shows full limb movement

The New York Times • 23 Aug 02:21

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken to a local hospital after a collision on the opening kickoff, and officials said he has strength and movement in all extremities.

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August 22, 2026
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Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson transported by ambulance after kickoff injury
Eagles rookie Ja’Quinden Jackson transported by ambulance after kickoff injury

NBC Sports • 22 Aug 23:30

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken to a hospital in an ambulance after sustaining a head injury on the opening kickoff of a preseason game at Gillette Stadium.

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