Eagles RB Ja’Quinden [PERSON_NAME] has strength and movement in all extremities and was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation A frightening scene unfolded on the opening kickoff of the Philadelphia Eagles’ preseason game against the New England Patriots when running back Ja’Quinden [PERSON_NAME] took an apparent knee to the head and remained on the field. Medical personnel immediately attended to [PERSON_NAME] as players and coaches watched from the sideline. An ambulance was brought onto the field, and [PERSON_NAME] was placed on a stretcher before being loaded inside.

The entire Eagles sideline came onto the field to support [PERSON_NAME] before he was transported from the playing surface. Players gathered around their teammate during the extended stoppage, creating a somber scene only moments after the game began. There was no immediate announcement regarding [PERSON_NAME]’s condition or the extent of his injury.

The Eagles are expected to provide an update after he undergoes further evaluation. [ADDRESS] signed [ADDRESS] on Aug. 10 to add depth to a crowded running back room. The 6-foot-2, 233-pound back entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2025 after playing at [ADDRESS], [ADDRESS] and [ADDRESS]. He spent his rookie season with [ADDRESS] before joining the [ADDRESS] during training camp. [PERSON_NAME] was competing for a reserve role behind [PERSON_NAME], [PERSON_NAME] and [PERSON_NAME].

His ability to contribute on special teams represented an important part of his roster opportunity. Those roster concerns became secondary Saturday night as [ADDRESS]’s players gathered around [ADDRESS]. The organization’s immediate focus will be on his condition following a scary opening play at [ADDRESS].