Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris stretchered off with neck injury during win over New York Giants; Bills say 26-year-old has movement in arms and legs and that scans have come back normal; Harris in first season with Bills after joining side in free agency
Monday 16 October 2023 08:46, UK
Buffalo Bills running back Damien Harris was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering a neck injury late in the second quarter of Sunday night's 14-9 win over the New York Giants.
Harris took a hit after colliding with Giants linebacker Bobby Okere and remained on the ground as the entire Bills sideline came out to surround him and the game was delayed by around five minutes.
Harris gave a thumbs-up gesture before being loaded onto the ambulance and Bills later reported the 26-year-old had movement in his arms and legs.
Buffalo coach Sean McDermott said scans done on Harris had come back normal.
McDermott told reporters: "It's my understanding he has full movement. He is seemingly heading in a good direction, with the reports we are getting."
Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins said he made sure Harris was breathing before stepping away as his team-mate received care.
Bills' Damar Hamlin, who went into cardiac arrest earlier this year on the field, watched from the sidelines and looked visibly emotional.
Harris is in his first season with the Bills after signing with the team in free agency. He spent his first four years with New England Patriots.
McDermott also said that Bills quarterback Josh Allen was examined for an injury to his throwing shoulder but tests revealed no damage.
