Philadelphia Eagles Ojomo, Cleveland expected to make full recovery from head injuries
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (85) is brought off the field after an injury during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, in Philadelphia. Credit: AP/Derik Hamilton
PHILADELPHIA — Eagles wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland suffered a concussion and sprained neck and rookie defensive tackle Moro Ojomo suffered a concussion during a preseason game on Thursday night, and both players were carted off the field on a backboard.
The Eagles said Friday in announcing the injuries that both players were expected to make a full recovery “in due time.” The Eagles said both players were responsive and had full function in their extremities on the field.
They were hurt in an 18-18 tie with the Cleveland Browns.
Cleveland landed hard on his head while trying to make a catch in the third quarter. Ojomo collided with a teammate while attempting to make a tackle in the fourth quarter.
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