Seahawks’ Cade Johnson carted off field, taken to hospital in preseason opener

NFL gamers aren’t exempt from brutal accidents simply because it’s the preseason.

That was the case Thursday evening.

Seahawks extensive receiver Cade Johnson suffered an harm of their recreation towards the Vikings at Lumen Discipline in Seattle and was transported to Harborview Medical Middle as a precaution for head and neck accidents.

It was not instantly clear how and when Johnson was injured, according to the Seattle Times.

The Seahawks said he is in stable condition.

Johnson, a 25-year-old third-year veteran out of South Dakota State, was injured late within the second quarter and was taken into the medical commentary tent behind the Seahawks’ bench.

After a couple of minutes of Johnson being examined within the tent, Tyler Lockett ducked inside after which stayed with him, then walked alongside the stretcher throughout the sector and to the locker room throughout halftime, the Seattle Occasions reported.

Tight finish Noah Fant additionally accompanied the stretcher, and receivers coach Sanjay Lal additionally headed into the tent to spend time with Johnson as he was examined.

Johnson, who has primarily been a member of the Seahawks’ apply squad, emerged as a key reserve late final season.

He made two catches for 21 yards in three video games final season, and he additionally made some key contributions within the Seahawks’ 41-23 NFC wild-card playoff loss to the 49ers, hauling in three catches for 39 yards.

He recorded one dashing try for 2 yards whereas taking up kickoff again for 17 yards in Thursday’s preseason recreation.