Eagles RB Jackson hospitalized after head injury in preseason game

Philadelphia Eagles running back JaQuinden Jackson was taken to a hospital for evaluation after sustaining a head injury on the opening kickoff of a preseason game against the New England Patriots on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The game was played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

According to a team statement, Jackson was able to move all his extremities before being transported off the field. The injury occurred when he took a knee to the head during the kickoff. An ambulance was brought onto the field to attend to him. The Eagles stated that Jackson was being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

The injury is a setback for Jackson, who was competing for a backup role behind star running back Saquon Barkley. Jackson went undrafted in 2025 and had previously been with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was signed by the Eagles and was among the players vying to impress coaches before final roster cuts. The team's primary concern, however, is his health.

The game itself was the second preseason contest for both teams. The Eagles entered looking to rebound from a 24-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in their opener. The Patriots were coming off a 13-13 tie with...