Midway through the third quarter, Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan landed an absolutely devastating and uncalled for hit to Green Bay Packers wideout Davante Adams.
Adams had been stood up after catching an eight-yard pass, and Trevathan came out of nowhere with his helmet lowered and directed a strike to the helmet of Adams.
The reaction to Trevathan's hit was swift:
Reminder: NFL emphasized in March that players can be ejected for egregious hits to head, suspended for first offense.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 29, 2017
That is a suspension-worthy hit right there
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) September 29, 2017
That's dirtiest hit of season so far. Totally unnecessary.
— mike freeman (@mikefreemanNFL) September 29, 2017
Adams gave a thumbs up as he was carted off the field.
At the time of the injury, Adams had caught two passes for 13 yards and a touchdown. Trevathan had recorded 10 tackles.
Ambulance w Packers WR Davante Adams has left the stadium pic.twitter.com/hm1CFUD5rU
— Michele Steele (@ESPNMichele) September 29, 2017
Adams is conscious and has movement in all his extremities. He's been taken to a hospital for further testing.
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 29, 2017
Davante Adams is being evaluated for a head and neck injury, and possibility of a concussion
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) September 29, 2017
We'll continue to update this story as more information becomes available.
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