Eagles' Ja'Quinden Jackson Exits in Ambulance After Injury on Hit During Preseason Game vs. Patriots

Philadelphia Eagles running back Ja'Quinden Jackson was taken off the field in an ambulance after being injured on the opening kickoff during Saturday's preseason matchup against the New England Patriots.

The Eagles announced that Jackson "has strength and movement in all extremities" and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

Jackson's agent, Damien Butler, stated a CT scan came back negative and Jackson was "awake and alert," according to ESPN's Tim McManus .

"Jackson was released from the hospital and joined his teammates for their return trip Saturday night to Philadelphia," according to McManus.

"Tonight, above all else, we thank God that Ja'Quinden is doing well following an incredibly frightening moment during the game," Butler said in a statement obtained by ESPN. "We are extremely grateful to the Philadelphia Eagles' medical staff and the first responders whose swift actions and exceptional care supported Ja'Quinden during this critical moment."

Jackson, 24, went undrafted in 2025 and signed with Jacksonville, spending the season on the team's practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the team in January but was waived in May. He was then signed by the Eagles in August.

In four collegiate seasons between Utah (2021-23) and Arkansas (2024) he rushed for 2,148 yards and 29 touchdowns, adding 23 receptions for 200 yards.

This summer he was battling for a roster spot on the Eagles. Saquon Barkley and Tank Bigsby are locks to make the roster and Will Shipley seems likely to secure a spot as well, leaving players like Jackson, Dameon Pierce and Carson Steele to impress the Eagles enough to either keep four running backs on the 53-man roster or earn a spot on the practice squad.