Sep 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) gets carted off the field against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey G. Pittenger-USA TODAY Sports
Sunday was a scary scene for San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd, who suffered a major hit in Philadelphia and was prone for several minutes before being taken off the field on a stretcher.
Michael Gehlken broke the news:
They're bringing out the stretcher for Chargers WR Malcom Floyd.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 15, 2013
Players huddled around Floyd and said prayers during the process per Ashley Fox:
Scene around Malcolm Floyd. pic.twitter.com/fICUHaIrIX
— Ashley Fox (@AshleyFoxSpeaks) September 15, 2013
Officially a neck injury, the scary news is it was a legal hit by the Eagles defender as he led with his shoulder. Once at the hospital it was reported that Floyd had feeling in his arms and legs, and eventually it was revealed Floyd would be released and flying back to San Diego with the team:
Good news for Malcom Floyd: Will not be hospitalized overnight in Philadelphia, per source. He's flying back to San Diego with team.
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) September 15, 2013
Great news for all involved. San Diego obviously need Floyd back on the field as soon as possible to keep things rolling on the offensive side of things. More important than a trivial game is Floyd sounds like he’ll be back to 100 percent health and have no issues. We’ll have more updates as they happen.