Eagles Rookie Ja'Quinden Jackson Hospitalized After Scary Tackle
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was hospitalized after a frightening injury on the opening kickoff of Saturday night’s 24-21 preseason loss to the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Jackson made a tackle on Patriots returner Lan Larison and remained on the field before medical personnel placed him on a backboard and stretcher and transported him by ambulance. The Eagles said Jackson had strength and movement in all extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation. His agent, Damien Butler, later said Jackson was awake, had full movement in all four limbs and received a negative CT scan. Jackson also gave a thumbs-up while being loaded into the ambulance. The Eagles signed the 24-year-old running back on Aug. 10 after Jacksonville released him in May. Jackson spent his 2025 rookie season on the Jaguars’ practice squad. No diagnosis or timetable for his return has been announced. � Philadelphia Eagles +2
Timeline
- Past and current events are corroborated against the Eagles, NFL, AP, Reuters and direct reporting. �
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- On May 11, 2026, Jacksonville waived Jackson after practice-squad season.
- On August 10, 2026, Philadelphia signed Jackson for backfield depth.
- On August 15, 2026, Jackson played against Baltimore during preseason. �
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- On August 22, 2026, Jackson made the opening-kickoff tackle successfully.
- On August 22, 2026, medical crews immobilized Jackson and summoned ambulance.
- On August 22, 2026, Eagles confirmed strength and movement remained. �
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- On August 22, 2026, Jackson received hospital evaluation after injury.
- On August 22, 2026, Patriots defeated Eagles 24-21 in Foxborough. �
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- On August 23, 2026, agent reported negative CT and movement. �
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- On August 23, 2026, Jackson returned to Philadelphia with teammates. �
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- Over coming days, Eagles should monitor Jackson before announcing activities.
- Over coming weeks, medical clearance will determine Jackson’s preseason availability.
- Future expectations are evidence-based scenarios, not confirmed outcomes.
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