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Sports · October 18, 2026

Falcons LB Kendal Daniels taken off field on stretcher

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Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was injured and transported to Grady Memorial Hospital during the third quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears on October 18, 2026. The injury occurred when Daniels' helmet collided with the knee of Bears tight end Colston Loveland during a tackle. Medical personnel stabilized Daniels on a board and carted him off the field. The Falcons confirmed Daniels was alert, moving his extremities, and ruled out for the game with a neck injury.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • Kendal Daniels was injured during the third quarter of the Falcons-Bears game.
  • The injury occurred during a tackle on Bears tight end Colston Loveland.
  • Daniels was stabilized on a stretcher/board and taken off the field via cart.
  • Daniels was ruled out for the remainder of the game with a neck injury.
  • Daniels was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital.
  • The Falcons reported that Daniels is alert and has movement in his extremities.
  • Daniels is a 2026 fourth-round draft pick from the University of Oklahoma.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Daniels' facemask/helmet collided specifically with Loveland's knee.
  • Daniels was seen making a fist or moving his left hand while being carted off.
  • Medical staff cut off Daniels' jersey on the field.
  • Falcons players and some Bears players knelt or gathered in support during the medical evaluation.
  • Daniels had been calling defensive plays (green dot) after teammate Divine Deablo left with an arm injury.
  • Daniels attended Oklahoma State before transferring to Oklahoma.

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