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J.J. Russell Cleared After One-Day Hospital Stay and Returns to Cardinals Training Camp

Practice was halted under enhanced safety protocols after his collision with rookie safety Kitan Crawford

NFL: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions. Sep 15, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker J.J. Russell (51) looks on after their game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Eamon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Russell suffered a high-speed helmet-to-helmet collision during a Thursday 7-on-7 drill in Glendale, prompting trainers to stabilize him on a backboard and cart him to a local hospital
  • The Cardinals confirmed he was alert on the field and had full movement in all extremities before being transported for further evaluation
  • All hospital tests came back negative for serious head or neck injury, and he was discharged to rejoin the team the next day
  • Head coach Jonathan Gannon ended practice early to oversee the medical response and underscore the NFL’s head and neck injury protocols
  • The 26-year-old linebacker signed a one-year, $1.1 million deal in May after three seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and has resumed full participation at camp