Memphis linebacker J.J. Russell was carted off the field on a stretcher Saturday after getting injured on a kickoff against UCLA.
The Tigers were kicking off after scoring a touchdown to take a 20-17 lead over the Bruins when Russell got hurt. The freshman came running down the field and was involved in a violent collision:
Football… bad collision. JJ Russell injured pic.twitter.com/V5qTJaEf7t
— Joe Fleming (@ByJoeFleming) September 16, 2017
Trainers immediately came out to check on Russell, who appeared to be moving. He was taken off the field on a stretcher.
