# Falcons Update on Rookie LB Kendal Daniels Injury

> Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels shows movement after scary injury against Chicago Bears.
- Title: Falcons Update on Rookie LB Kendal Daniels Injury | Shortify
- Summary: Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels shows movement after scary injury against Chicago Bears.
- Keywords: atlanta falcons, kendal daniels, chicago bears, grady hospital, rookie linebacker, nfl, falcons injury, sports, Falcons, Update, Rookie, Kendal
- Source: Atlanta Falcons On SI — https://si.com/nfl/falcons/onsi/falcons-get-update-on-kendal-daniels-after-scary-injury
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:32:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: atlanta falcons, kendal daniels, chicago bears, grady hospital, rookie linebacker, nfl, falcons injury, sports
## Injury Details
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels suffered a frightening injury against Chicago Bears on Sunday.
## Initial Reports
Daniels reportedly had movement in all extremities and walked under his own power in the locker room after the game.
## Team Confirmation
Falcons confirmed Daniels was alert and had movement in his extremities after initial reports.
## Stefanski's Statement
Stefanski said Kendal’s a kid they all love and respect, but playing football is hard.

> Kendal’s a kid we all love, we all respect
## Medical Response
Medical staff got Daniels safely off the field after 15 minutes on the field.
## Injury Mechanism
Daniels tackled Bears tight end Colston Loveland with facemask contact leaving him on ground.
## Team Reaction
Quarterback Penix Jr. said Daniels would finish the game after injury.

> He’s like, ‘Y’all go finish this off’
## Key takeaway

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was transported to Grady Hospital after suffering a frightening injury against the Chicago Bears but remains alert with movement in extremities.