Eagles RB JaQuinden Jackson Suffers Scary Injury on Opening Kickoff
Opening-Kickoff Collision Silences Gillette Stadium
The incident led to a temporary stoppage before the team confirmed he retained movement in all extremities.
The play happened on the very first contest in Foxborough. Jackson went down after diving to bring down the New England returner and remained motionless on the turf, according to reports from ClutchPoints and Yahoo Sports. Medical personnel from both squads rushed to the field immediately, calling for a backboard and stretcher as players from both teams took a knee.
Field Evacuation and Immediate Medical Response
An ambulance drove onto the field to transport Jackson away. Before he left, members of the Eagles’ entire sideline walked out to the field to be with their teammate. During the evacuation, Jackson was seen briefly raising his left arm.
Shortly after the play, the Eagles released a statement confirming that Jackson possessed strength and movement in all extremities. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. Play resumed minutes later, though the extended delay left a somber tone over the remainder of the preseason matchup.
Hospital Evaluation and Roster Context
The organization has not yet disclosed the precise nature or severity of the injury, noting that additional updates will follow once hospital evaluations conclude.
Jackson, 24, joined the Philadelphia roster on August 10, 2026. The Arkansas product was signed to provide depth to a running back room that had been thinned by injuries to teammates Dameon Pierce and Elijah Mitchell. Prior to joining Philadelphia, Jackson spent time with the Jacksonville Jaguars before being waived in May, entering training camp primarily as a preseason depth option and special-teams contributor.