Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson taken off field in ambulance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:15 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance after a collision during a preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 22, 2026. The injury occurred during kickoff coverage when Jackson collided with Patriots running back Lan Larison. Jackson was motionless on the field and required a stretcher. The Eagles reported that he has strength and movement in all extremities and is being evaluated at a local hospital. Jackson, who was recently signed by the Eagles, was expected to play a significant role amidst injuries to backup running backs Dameon Pierce and Elijah Mitchell.
- •Jackson was injured after colliding with Lan Larison on kickoff coverage.
- •He was taken off the field in an ambulance and transported to a local hospital.
- •Eagles reported Jackson has strength and movement in all extremities.
- •He was recently signed to provide depth at running back for the Eagles.
- •Eagles face running back challenges due to injuries to Pierce and Mitchell.
- 3:15 AMYahoo Sports — Eagles player suffers frightening injury, leaves field in ambulance
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