Virginia Running Back Perris Jones Walks Briefly After Successful Spinal Surgery

Jones to be transferred to Frazier Rehabilitation Institute for continued care following serious game injury

Virginia running back Perris Jones underwent successful spinal surgery at the University of Louisville Medical Center after a serious game injury.
Jones was able to briefly walk after the surgery and will be transferred to the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville for continued care.
The injury occurred during a game against the Louisville Cardinals, where Jones collided helmet-to-helmet with another player, resulting in him being carted off the field.
Despite the injury, teammate Malik Washington recovered the ball from Jones' fumble and scored a touchdown for Virginia.
Jones, who is in his sixth year with the Cavaliers, has been a key player for the team, leading in rushing yards for the 2023 season.
The incident has sparked discussions about the risks of the sport, with Virginia head coach Tony Elliott stating that every play can potentially end in a serious injury.