Kendal Daniels rejoins Falcons postgame after neck injury
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Key Points:
- Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was carted off the field with a serious-looking injury during Atlanta's 31-23 loss to the Chicago Bears but was later able to leave the hospital and return to the locker room on his own.
- The injury occurred in the third quarter when Daniels collided with Bears tight end Colston Loveland near the knee while making a tackle, prompting medical personnel to stabilize his neck and body before transporting him off the field.
- Daniels showed movement in all extremities and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for evaluation; after the game, he was walking under his own power and appeared in good spirits, encouraging his teammates to finish the game.
- Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. noted Daniels' positive attitude despite the injury, and coach Kevin Stefanski expressed relief and respect for the player, emphasizing the emotional impact such incidents have on the team.
