Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels hospitalized after neck injury vs. Bears
Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was taken to a hospital after a neck injury during the game against the Chicago Bears, with medical staff reporting he is alert and has movement.
Key points
- Kendal Daniels was carted off the field on a stretcher after a neck injury in the third quarter.
- The injury occurred when his helmet hit the knee of Raiders tight end Colston Loveland.
- Medical staff evaluated him on the field and transported him to a hospital for further assessment.
- Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Daniels is alert and has movement after hospital checks.
- The team said Daniels remains in the hospital for observation, with no further details released.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was carted off the field on a stretcher after sustaining a neck injury during the game against the Chicago Bears at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2026.
According to the team, Daniels’ helmet made contact with the knee of Raiders tight end Colston Loveland in the third quarter, causing the injury.
Medical personnel evaluated Daniels on the field and then transported him to a hospital for further assessment.
Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski later confirmed that Daniels is "alert and has movement" following the hospital checks.
The Falcons announced that Daniels remains in the hospital for observation, but no further details about his condition were provided.
Your questions, answered
What caused Kendal Daniels' neck injury?
His helmet made contact with the knee of Raiders tight end Colston Loveland during the third quarter.
Is Kendal Daniels conscious after the injury?
Yes, Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed he is alert and has movement after hospital checks.
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