# Kendal Daniels practicing after neck injury

> Kendal Daniels, a Falcons rookie linebacker, practiced today three days after being stretchered off the field with a neck injury.
- Title: Kendal Daniels practicing after neck injury · NBC Sports
- Summary: Kendal Daniels, a Falcons rookie linebacker, practiced today three days after being stretchered off the field with a neck injury.
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/kendal-daniels-practicing-today-three-days-after-being-taken-off-the-field-on-a-stretcher
- Published: 2026-10-21T19:06:19.03+00:00
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- Topics: kendal daniels, falcons, 49ers, necks, practice, injury, sports
## Kendal Daniels stretchered off field
Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was stretchered off the field on Sunday with what looked like a serious neck injury.
## Daniels cleared to practice
Coach Kevin Stefanski said before today’s practice that Daniels is cleared to practice and is not in the concussion protocol.
## Daniels' injury details
Daniels tackled Bears tight end Colston Loveland, and Daniels’ facemask collided with Loveland’s knee.
## Daniels' condition
Daniels stayed down and got medical attention for several minutes, while teammates knelt and were visibly upset.
## Daniels practicing today
Doing a lot better. He will practice today, he’ll move around. We’ll see how it goes this week.

> Doing a lot better. He will practice today, he’ll move around. We’ll see how it goes this week.
## Key takeaway

Kendal Daniels, a Falcons rookie linebacker, practiced today three days after being stretchered off the field with a neck injury.