Big hit sends SF rookie to hospital
San Francisco 49ers rookie linebacker Donavin Newsom suffered a concussion during yesterday’s practice, but the team says he didn’t sustain any cervical spinal fractures.
He was taken from the practice field in an ambulance after taking a hit to the head and neck.
“After evaluation, doctors determined Newsom has no cervical spine fractures but did suffer a concussion,” the 49ers said. “Newsom remains at Stanford Medical Center under observation.”
Coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier in the day that Newsom had feeling in his arms and legs, and his eyes were open as he was put on a stretcher and taken to a hospital. Newsom lay motionless on the field for nearly five minutes after colliding with safety Chanceller James while trying to break up a pass during a two-minute drill.
Falcons to sit Jones
The Atlanta Falcons are holding out wide receiver
Julio Jones in their preseason opener at Miami tomorrow.
Jones has reported no problems in his recovery from minor offseason foot surgery. His practice time has been regulated, though he has ran well. Jones said Monday, “I’ve been moving well. I feel good.” . . . Dallas defensive end Tyrone Crawford badly turned his right ankle when he closed in on running back Ezekiel Elliott during practice, and there was no immediate word on the severity of the injury.
Packers cut Guion
The Packers released defensive lineman Letroy Guion, ending a three-plus year tenure in Green Bay marked by off-field problems. Guion was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Hawaii in June. In an unrelated incident, the NFL suspended him without pay for the first four games of the 2017 season for violating a policy on performanceenhancing drugs. . . .
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Corey Coleman has been cleared of wrongdoing in an assault case.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s office said an investigation into a December assault on a 26-year-old man at Coleman’s downtown apartment building “failed to produce sufficient evidence that Corey Coleman was a participant.”
Lewis misses practice
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis missed practice for what the team called a minor health issue.
Lewis used a cart to shuttle to the practice field earlier this week, which isn’t his usual routine. Special teams coach Darrin Simmons will lead the team in his absence. The Bengals said Lewis could return this week. ...
Los Angeles Chargers rookie receiver Mike Williams has resumed running in his comeback from a lower back disk herniation.
Chargers coach Anthony Lynn said Williams, the seventh overall pick out of Clemson last spring, is making progress. He injured his back on the first day of rookie minicamp in May.