(This story has been updated with new information.)
Update on Alabama A&M football player Medrick Burnett Jr.
The originalversion of this story has since been retracted by the university’s athletic department. The school sent out a second statement that the initial news of Burnett’s death was inaccurate.
“Our staff acted accordingly to the wishes of the family member to inform the A&M community and beyond of this unfortunate occurrence,” Wednesday evening’s statement said. “Upon hearing from a representative from UAB Hospital this afternoon, we learned that he remains alive.
“We express our immediate regret for disseminating false information. However, we hold complete joy in knowing that Medrick remains in stable condition.”
Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr.’s injuries happened in a game against Alabama State on October 26.