Kevin Everett is a Tight End for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League. The Kevin Everett Injury occurred on September 9th, 2007 against the Denver Broncos. Due to the accident, Everett will never play professional football again, though doctors hope that he will make a full recovery.
2007 Neck Injury
On September 9, 2007, Everett was seriously injured while attempting to tackle Domenik Hixon of the Denver Broncos. While attempting the tackle, Everett sustained a catastrophic neck injury and was transported off the field. Following a lengthy surgery, doctors announced that Everett had sustained a spinal chord injury resulting in likely permanent damage. A few days after the injury, Everett regained some movement in his arms and legs, and doctors took a more optimistic outlook towards Everett's recovery. Within a month of the injury, doctors were optimistic that Everett would make a full recovery, but noted that he would never play professional football again.
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Collision occurred with Domenik Hixon
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Sustained a Cervical spine injury
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Everett underwent Spinal Surgery
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Had eyes opened but showed no movements
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Fears that he may be paralyzed
