Dane Jackson injury (update - team announces no major injury to neck or spinal cord 🙏)

[Bob in STL]

3 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

If he has no injuries, wouldn't that be fully healed?

 

There could be soreness for awhile.   Like a bad car accident, the pain could get worse days later. 

 

Then there is the mental aspect.    I don't think the Bills will push him to play for awhile.   

[Demongyz]

Thank god!

[aristocrat]

Wonder if he's a little taller?  JK. So glad he's ok and still pissed at the guy who moved him

[Milanos Milano]

3 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

If he has no injuries, wouldn't that be fully healed?

He will likely have a lot of general soreness from this. To expect him back this week or even next would be incredible. 

 

[Joe Ferguson forever]

6 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

 

If he has no injuries, wouldn't that be fully healed?

Some part of his anatomy had to absorb that blow, presumably his major neck muscles protected his spine.  They are almost certainly inflamed and likely spasming.  But muscles generally heal faster than bone or nerve tissue. 

[eball]

3 minutes ago, The Avenger said:

I'm not a doctor, but I have to think if they rule out any structural damage it's probably inflammation and soft tissue issues - probably similar to what someone would get from whiplash in a car accident - not sure how long that would take to heal but I'm glad they are saying it is not major.

 

2 minutes ago, Bob in STL said:

 

There could be soreness for awhile.   Like a bad car accident, the pain could get worse days later. 

 

Then there is the mental aspect.    I don't think the Bills will push him to play for awhile.   

 

Dane is almost certainly going to be dealing with soft tissue soreness and a "stiff neck."  I can't imagine him playing on Sunday but these are remarkable athletes so who knows?

 

[Milanos Milano]

4 minutes ago, The Avenger said:

I'm not a doctor, but I have to think if they rule out any structural damage it's probably inflammation and soft tissue issues - probably similar to what someone would get from whiplash in a car accident - not sure how long that would take to heal but I'm glad they are saying it is not major.

Im fully expecting at least 2 weeks of missed action. If he plays before 2 weeks, it will just go to show you how tough Dane is. 

[947]

Sitting through the Week 5 Bye has to be under their consideration.

[ndirish1978]

5 minutes ago, 947 said:

Sitting through the Week 5 Bye has to be under their consideration.

 

Our bye week is week 7

[Beck Water]

29 minutes ago, T master said:

Yes it was a bad thing & he shouldn't have done it but i don't feel as you do that they should build a hangman's platform in front of the Ralph and make him a example .

 

Stop It.  Now.

 

You have no idea how I feel, and to the extent I have expressed it it is NO WHERE CLOSE to "they should build a hangman's platform in front of the Ralph"

 

This kind of rampant misrepresentation is not OK.

[ColoradoBills]

Dane Jackson is one tough SOB!

I'm also sure that the good news brought a tear of relief to Tremaine and the teammates.

 

Go Bills!

[UKBillFan]

That's such good news considering how serious it looked last night. Obviously he's got something he'll now be dealing with; hope he's fully healed with no lasting effects soon.

[Beck Water]

46 minutes ago, Big Turk said:

That is pretty wild...based on this, I would say there is a chance he can play this week?

 

I would hope not.  So the "no major injury" would mean he avoided broken bones or nerve damage.  But he's going to be left dealing with sprained ligaments and sore muscles.  They need to heal and get back to the functional strength where they protect his spine.

 

I'm sure he wants to be out there, but he really needs to heal up from this.

[Dan Darragh]

1 hour ago, newcam2012 said:

I know the spell check did that.

The Devil made me do it.

[pigpen65]

Thank God! Thought I watched a young guy with his whole career ahead of him get his neck or back broken by an idiotic shot from his own teammate. This is incredible news, so happy to hear it!

[Beast]

38 minutes ago, MJS said:

 

No "major" injury. That's all we really know. I'm sure he is dealing with something.

 

Yep. At the very least I'm betting he is sore and stiff in his neck. That isn't fun but thank God it wasn't worse.

3 minutes ago, pigpen65 said:

Thank God! Thought I watched a young guy with his whole career ahead of him get his neck or back broken by an idiotic shot from his own teammate. This is incredible news, so happy to hear it!

 

Your take is moronic.

[Meatloaf63]

2 hours ago, Gene1973 said:

Seems like there would be some lingering effects...

Jeez were you part of the group that had him in a wheel chair and retired last night?

[pigpen65]

2 minutes ago, Beast said:

 

Yep. At the very least I'm betting he is sore and stiff in his neck. That isn't fun but thank God it wasn't worse.

 

Your take is moronic. 

I hope that served whatever purpose you needed it to serve for you

[pennstate10]

15 minutes ago, pigpen65 said:

Thank God! Thought I watched a young guy with his whole career ahead of him get his neck or back broken by an idiotic shot from his own teammate. This is incredible news, so happy to hear it!

Idiotic shot?

 

Football is a violent fast game. 
I didn’t see anything that Edmunds did wrong. 
 

of course he wasn’t trying to snap Jackson’s neck. These occurrences are inevitable if a player is tackling aggressively. 

[Success]

On a side note - I love how he plays the position of CB.  He's very physical and quick, and it seems like it's really tough for a receiver to get separation against him.

 

This is such great news, on so many levels.