University of Virginia running back Perris Jones underwent successful spinal surgery and was able to 'briefly walk' following a scary injury Thursday.
The University of Virginia provided a positive update on running back Perris Jones , who suffered a scary injury Thursday night. The school said Jones 'underwent successful spinal surgery ' at the University of Louisville Medical Center Friday and was able to 'briefly walk' Saturday. 'He remains under observation and will be transferred to the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute in Louisville for continued care when his medical team deems appropriate,' the school added.
Jones was carted off the field and taken to an area hospital after a scary helmet-to-helmet collision with another player during Thursday night’s loss to Louisville. Jones, playing in his sixth year with the Cavaliers, caught a 7-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea late in the third quarter with the game tied 14-14. While running downfield, he collided with Cardinals defensive back Cam’ron Kelly and fumbled the ball.
Medical personnel rushed to his aide, and Jones was eventually placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. Players from both teams knelt for about 15 minutes as Jones was treated. Jones was able to move all his limbs early Friday, the school said. 'It’s a very, very difficult reality of the sport that we play, that every play can end that way, and you don’t wish that for anybody,' Virginia head coach Tony Elliott said after the game.
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