Eagles RB Ja’Quinden Jackson has movement after injury in preseason game
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026

During the opening kickoff of the Philadelphia Eagles' preseason game against the New England Patriots, running back Ja’Quinden Jackson sustained a head injury. Medical personnel attended to him on the field before he was placed on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital. Following the incident, it was confirmed that Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities. The Eagles will provide an update on his condition after further evaluation. Jackson, recently signed by Philadelphia, was competing for a reserve role behind other running backs and was also expected to contribute on special teams.
- •Ja’Quinden Jackson injured on opening kickoff against Patriots
- •Medical personnel attended to Jackson before transporting him
- •He has movement in all extremities
- •Eagles to update his condition after further evaluation
- •Jackson was competing for a reserve role on the team
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson has 'strength and movement in all extremities' after scary collision vs. Patriots
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Ja’Quinden Jackson injury: Eagles RB leaves Patriots preseason game in ambulance
- 11:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ja’Quinden Jackson has movement in all extremities after scary injury
"Thankfully, the Eagles announced that the RB has full movement and strength and his extremities as he went for further evaluation.
"Eagles RB Ja’Quinden Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation
"Jackson is in training camp with the Eagles, hoping to secure a spot on the 53-man roster or the practice squad.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:45 PMEagles RB Ja'Quinden Jackson has 'strength and movement in all extremities' after scary collision vs. Patriots
Jackson is in training camp with the Eagles, hoping to secure a spot on the 53-man roster or the practice squad.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:34 PMJa’Quinden Jackson injury: Eagles RB leaves Patriots preseason game in ambulance
Thankfully, the Eagles announced that the RB has full movement and strength and his extremities as he went for further evaluation.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:20 PMJa’Quinden Jackson has movement in all extremities after scary injury
Eagles RB Ja’Quinden Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation
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