The Philadelphia Eagles may have celebrated their 35–22 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, but the night ended on a worrying note for the defense. Midway through the third quarter, one of the team’s key defensive backs went down after a violent collision while making a tackle against a tight end.

The impact left him motionless on the field for over a minute as medical staff rushed in to assess his condition. The entire stadium fell silent, with teammates kneeling nearby in concern. After being helped up, he was able to slowly leave the field on his own, but the fear among fans and players was clear.

That player was Adoree’ Jackson, who reportedly suffered a concussion following the hit. He was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game and will not return until further evaluation from the medical team.

Eagles head coach c said after the game:

“We always talk about toughness, but player safety comes first. Adoree’s a fighter — we’ll take care of him and make sure he’s fully ready before he steps back on that field.”

Rookie Kelee Ringo stepped in to fill the gap left by Jackson for the remainder of the game. While Ringo showed flashes of potential, the loss of Jackson — one of the most experienced players in the Eagles’ secondary — could pose a major challenge for the team moving forward, especially with multiple defenders already dealing with injuries.

With one game left before the bye week, Philadelphia’s defense faces a crucial test. The focus now shifts to recovery — and to getting their star cornerback back where he belongs: locking down the field for the Birds.