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Eagles’ Ja’Quinden Jackson Carted Off After Kickoff Collision

8/24/2026

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Patriots Beat Eagles

Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a preseason game.
Quarterback Tommy DeVito threw a 69-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams in the first half.
Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was carted off on an ambulance after a kickoff collision.
Third-string quarterback Tanner McKee threw two touchdowns, including a 20-yard go-ahead pass to Carson Steele.
Marcus Bryant left with an ankle injury on the fifth snap and did not return.

Summary

Eagles Sign Jackson

The Eagles signed running back Ja’Quinden Jackson as an undrafted free agent on Aug. 10.
Jackson spent 2025 on the Jacksonville Jaguars’ practice squad before being waived in May.
He amassed 2,148 yards and 29 touchdowns playing at Texas, Utah and Arkansas.
Agent Damien Butler reported a negative CT scan, confirming Jackson was awake and alert.
Eagles officials thanked medical staff and first responders for swift care after the opening-kickoff incident.

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Patriots Beat Eagles

Patriots beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in a preseason game.
Quarterback Tommy DeVito threw a 69-yard touchdown to Kyle Williams in the first half.
Eagles running back Ja’Quinden Jackson was carted off on an ambulance after a kickoff collision.
Third-string quarterback Tanner McKee threw two touchdowns, including a 20-yard go-ahead pass to Carson Steele.
Marcus Bryant left with an ankle injury on the fifth snap and did not return.

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