Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jake Bobo and defensive back Tyler Hall were both injured after colliding in the team’s Week 3 preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.
The injuries occurred late in the second quarter when Bobo was attempting to return a punt. He came running forward on a short punt in an effort to make a fair catch.
Bobo crashed into Hall, who was being blocked by a Packers defender, which caused Bobo to muff the punt.
Both Bobo and Hall remained down after the play, and Seahawks players immediately motioned to the Seahawks bench for medical assistance.
Bobo was able to get up after receiving treatment on the field and walked into the locker room under his own power. Hall was eventually carted off after being helped into the blue medical tent on the Seahawks sideline.
Jake Bobo injury update
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald told reporters after the game Bobo had suffered a concussion during the collision with Hall.
‘Considering what it looked like, I think we’re fortunate that’s what we’re dealing with at this point,’ Macdonald said. ‘That was scary.’
Macdonald said Bobo was ‘in good spirits’ despite the hit. The second-year coach did not provide an update about when Bobo might be able to return to the field.
‘We’ll kinda start that protocol and go from there,’ Macdonald said.
Tyler Hall injury update
Macdonald also provided reporters with a positive update on Hall’s condition.
‘He’s got a knee (injury), but we don’t think it’s that serious,’ Macdonald said. ‘We think structurally it’s OK. We’ll image it and get all the information but right now, signs are positive long-term with Tyler.’
Macdonald did not clarify when Hall might have an MRI, nor did he detail what other tests the Seahawks might perform on the six-year pro’s injured knee.
All the NFL news on and off the field. Sign up for USA TODAY’s 4th and Monday newsletter.