The Los Angeles Chargers reported via Twitter Thursday that tight end Donald Parham Jr. is undergoing tests for a head injury at a Southern California hospital.
The team said Parham is in stable condition.
Injury Update: Tight End Donald Parham Jr. is currently undergoing tests, imaging and evaluation for a head injury at UCLA Harbor Medical Center and is in stable condition.
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) December 17, 2021
The 24-year-old Parham was injured while attempting to make a catch in the end zone during the first quarter of the Chargers’ game with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday.
He was taken off on a stretcher, appearing to be unconscious.
Sucks that sometimes we have to see someone seriously hurt on the field to put things into perspective. Praying for Donald Parham. 🙏🏽
— Derrick Johnson (@superdj56) December 17, 2021
Heavenly Father I pray in your all powerful and healing name that you would watch over Donald Parham in this very moment. Comfort his loved ones and surround them with a peace that transcends all understanding. Amen.
— Ryan Switzer (@Switz) December 17, 2021
Scary scene on that field right now.
Players put their livelihood on the line every time they step in between those lines. Prayers up for Donald Parham— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 17, 2021
Thoughts are with Donald Parham. Scary to watch. 🙏
— Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) December 17, 2021
The 6-foot-8, 237-pound Parham had 20 catches in 2021 coming into the AFC West game.
Parham played college ball at Stetson.
He was undrafted but signed with the Detroit Lions in 2019. He also spent time with the Washington Football Team.
Parham gained notice as a player for the Dallas Renegades of the XFL.
In his second game versus the Los Angeles Wildcats, Parham made five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown.