Donald Parham Jr. injury update: Chargers TE is carried off the field on a stretcher after hitting his head on the field
A terrifying moment occurred during the Chargers-Chiefs game on Thursday night when Los Angeles’ late first-half Donald Parham Jr was injured during a first-half game in the final quarter. He was placed on a stretcher and taken off the field.
The Chargers faced a fourth goal and goal from Kansas City 5 when Justin Herbert threw for Parham in the back of the final area. Parham appears to have caught the ball before it landed imperfectly.
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Parham’s head seems rush into the field when he was falling to the ground. He was lying on the field for several minutes and at first appeared weak and motionless. Fox broadcasters Troy Aikman and Joe Buck reported that he moved his arms and legs while being watched. However, his arm was shaking as he was taken to the changing room.
The Chargers later announced that Parham was at an area hospital in a stable condition.
Trauma Update: Tight End Donald Parham Jr is currently undergoing examination, imaging and evaluation of his head injury at UCLA Port Medical Center and is in stable condition.
– Los Angeles chargers (@chargers) December 17, 2021
Given the nature of the trauma and what followed, reactions on social media have poured in support of Parham.
Scary scene in that field now.
Players put their livelihood on the line every time they step between those boundaries. Pray for Donald Parham– Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 17, 2021
It’s hard for me to continue playing a game after watching a player die on a stretcher. I was worried about him and myself for the rest of the game.
– Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) December 17, 2021
My God, my God!! Lift that young man up in prayer! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
– Marcus Spears (@mspears96) December 17, 2021
Parham has played all 13 games for the Chargers this season and started nine. He has 20 catches for 190 yards and three touchdowns.
