Jamaal Williams was carted off the field in the first quarter of Thursday night’s Green Bay Packers-Philadelphia Eagles game after being hit in the head by Derek Barnett.
Williams had caught a short pass from Aaron Rodgers on first down, just a few minutes into the start of the game. He was stood up by a few Eagles players and his forward progress was stopped when Barnett came in with the helmet shot.
Jamaal Williams being carted off. Derek Barnett came over to say something to him. pic.twitter.com/FPBHwyPL3h
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Williams was down on the turf at Lambeau Field and strapped to a backboard and taken away on a cart. FOX’s announcers mentioned that Williams was moving, which was a positive sign about his health.
Jamaal Williams gives the crowd a thumbs up as he's stretchered off the field after a hit by Derek Barnett. pic.twitter.com/ygvi0R6FTU
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Williams gave a thumbs up while being carted away.
Barnett was not ejected because the officials who reviewed the play did not think it was egregious.
Williams, a 2017 fourth-round pick, entered the game with 87 rushing yards and 55 receiving yards this season. He was taken to a local hospital for examination and treatment. The Packers said he had movement and feeling in all limbs.
