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Falcons' Kendal Daniels leaves Bears game on stretcher after tackle

Falcons' Kendal Daniels leaves Bears game on stretcher after tackle

Summary

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal Daniels was injured during a game against the Chicago Bears and had to be taken off the field on a stretcher. He was alert and able to move his limbs but was ruled out due to a neck injury and sent to a hospital for further tests.

Key Facts

  • Kendal Daniels was injured in the third quarter after tackling Bears tight end Colston Loveland.
  • He stayed on the ground and was attended to by trainers before being taken off the field on a stretcher with his body strapped down.
  • Daniels made a fist with his left hand as he was taken away, showing some movement.
  • The Falcons said he was alert and had movement in all limbs.
  • He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for more tests.
  • Falcons and Bears players showed support by kneeling while he was being treated.
  • Daniels is a rookie linebacker, drafted in the fourth round from Oklahoma.
  • Before this game, he started six games and made 22 tackles this season.
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