A scary moment unfolded at Carolina Panthers training camp on Tuesday. According to multiple reports out of the practice, wide receiver Keith Kirkwood was carted off after taking a hit from defensive back JT Ibe:
Breaking: Panthers practice has come to a halt after WR Keith Kirkwood is carted off after taking a hit to the head from DB JT Ibe. Ibe has been kicked out of practice. Scary moment.
— Steve Reed (@SteveReedAP) August 3, 2021
According to the Charlotte Observer, Kirkwood was on the ground for about 10 minutes and was eventually taken to an ambulance. The wide receiver was said to have movement in his arms and legs, a great sign.
After the incident, a video of what occurred surfaced on social media. Here’s that:
Here’s the hit from JT Ibe that got him kicked out of practice and saw Keith Kirkwood stretchered off. #Panthers
— Dean Jones (@DeanJones_) August 3, 2021
Check back to Panthers Wire for all updates on the situation.
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